Acts 15:10

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Why, then, do you now provoke God, by putting on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our ancestors nor we were able to bear?

Cross References

Matthew 23:4

While they make up heavy loads and pile them on other men's shoulder's they decline, themselves, to lift a finger to move them.

Matthew 4:7

"Scripture also says," answered Jesus, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'"

Acts 5:9

Then Peter said: "How did you come to agree to provoke the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The foot-steps of those who have buried your husband are at the door; and they will carry you out too."

Galatians 4:9

But now that you have found God--or, rather, have been found by him--how is it that you are turning back to that poor and feeble puerile teaching, to which yet once again you are wanting to become slaves?

Galatians 5:1

It is for freedom that Christ set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not again be held under the yoke of slavery.

Hebrews 3:9

Where your ancestors tried my forbearance, And saw my mighty deeds for forty years.

Hebrews 9:9

For that was only a type, to continue down to the present time; and, in keeping with it, both gifts and sacrifices are offered, though incapable of satisfying the conscience of the worshiper;