Acts 15:7

King James Version (KJV)

And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

Translations

Acts 15:7 - Amplified Bible

And after there had been a long debate, Peter got up and said to them, Brethren, you know that quite a while ago God made a choice {or} selection from among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the message of the Gospel [concerning the attainment through Christ of salvation in the kingdom of God] and believe (credit and place their confidence in it).

Acts 15:7 - American Standard Version

And when there had been much questioning, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Brethren, ye know that a good while ago God made choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

Acts 15:7 - Bible in Basic English

And when there had been much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, My brothers, you have knowledge that some time back it was God's pleasure that by my mouth the good news might be given to the Gentiles so that they might have faith.

Acts 15:7 - Darby Bible

And much discussion having taken place, Peter, standing up, said to them, Brethren, *ye* know that from the earliest days God amongst you chose that the nations by my mouth should hear the word of the glad tidings and believe.

Acts 15:7 - English Standard Version

And after there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.

Acts 15:7 - King James Version

Acts 15:7 - La Biblia de las Americas

Y después de mucho debate, Pedro se levantò y les dijo: Hermanos, vosotros sabéis que en los primeros dìas Dios escogiò de entre vosotros que por mi boca los gentiles oyeran la palabra del evangelio y creyeran.

Acts 15:7 - The Message

Acts 15:7 - New American Standard Bible

After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brethren, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe.

Acts 15:7 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Después de mucho debate, Pedro se levantò y les dijo: "Hermanos, ustedes saben que en los primeros dìas Dios escogiò de entre ustedes que por mi boca los Gentiles oyeran la palabra del evangelio y creyeran.

Acts 15:7 - World English Bible

When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

Acts 15:7 - Young's Living Translation

and there having been much disputing, Peter having risen up said unto them, `Men, brethren, ye know that from former days, God among us did make choice, through my mouth, for the nations to hear the word of the good news, and to believe;

Acts 15:7 - Additional Comments

As in the Antioch church, there was much dispute on this matter. Peter, who was looked at as one of the leaders of the council, and possibly the head of the council, decides to focus the council to get a settlement on this. There is no question Gentiles can be Christians, but must they be circumcised?

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