They bind burdens that are heavy and hard to bear and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.
Acts 15:10 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Now then, why are you putting God to the test by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now then, why do you try to test God by putting a yoke on the necks of the disciples, such as neither our forefathers nor we [ourselves] were able to endure? American Standard Version (1901) Now therefore why make ye trial of God, that ye should put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? Common English Bible Why then are you now challenging God by placing a burden on the shoulders of these disciples that neither we nor our ancestors could bear? Catholic Public Domain Version Now therefore, why do you tempt God to impose a yoke upon the necks of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now therefore, why tempt you God to put a yoke upon the necks of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? |
They bind burdens that are heavy and hard to bear and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.
Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Yoʋ shall not put the Lord yoʋr God to the test.’ ”
Peter said to her, “Why is it that you have agreed to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who buried yoʋr husband are at the door, and they will carry yoʋ out.”
But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you are turning back again to the weak and worthless elements? Do you wish to be enslaved to them once more?
Stand fast therefore in the freedom for which Christ has set us free, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
where your fathers tried me, tested me, and saw my works for forty years.
This is a symbol for the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper,