Acts 15:7

New English Translation

After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that some time ago God chose me to preach to the Gentiles so they would hear the message of the gospel and believe.

Cross References

Exodus 4:12

So now go, and I will be with your mouth and will teach you what you must say.”

Jeremiah 1:9

Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I will most assuredly give you the words you are to speak for me.

John 15:16

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that remains, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.

John 3:27

John replied, “No one can receive anything unless it has been given to him from heaven.

Acts 1:16

“Brothers, the scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through David concerning Judas – who became the guide for those who arrested Jesus –

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed, “Lord, you know the hearts of all. Show us which one of these two you have chosen

Acts 10:19

While Peter was still thinking seriously about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Look! Three men are looking for you.

Acts 10:20

But get up, go down, and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”

Acts 13:2

While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

Acts 15:14

Simeon has explained how God first concerned himself to select from among the Gentiles a people for his name.

Acts 15:2

When Paul and Barnabas had a major argument and debate with them, the church appointed Paul and Barnabas and some others from among them to go up to meet with the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about this point of disagreement.

Acts 15:39

They had a sharp disagreement, so that they parted company. Barnabas took along Mark and sailed away to Cyprus,

Acts 20:24

But I do not consider my life worth anything to myself, so that I may finish my task and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.

Acts 21:16

Some of the disciples from Caesarea came along with us too, and brought us to the house of Mnason of Cyprus, a disciple from the earliest times, with whom we were to stay.

Acts 3:18

But the things God foretold long ago through all the prophets – that his Christ would suffer – he has fulfilled in this way.

Acts 4:25

who said by the Holy Spirit through your servant David our forefather, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot foolish things?

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, “Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without grumbling or arguing,