Acts 15 - Compare Translations
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Acts 15:1
KJVAnd certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
WEBSome men came down from Judea and taught the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised after the custom of Moses, you can’t be saved.”
YLTAnd certain having come down from Judea, were teaching the brethren -- `If ye be not circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye are not able to be saved;'
Acts 15:2
KJVWhen therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
WEBTherefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small discord and discussion with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas, and some others of them, to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
YLTthere having been, therefore, not a little dissension and disputation to Paul and Barnabas with them, they arranged for Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of them, to go up unto the apostles and elders to Jerusalem about this question,
Acts 15:3
KJVAnd being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
WEBThey, being sent on their way by the assembly, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles. They caused great joy to all the brothers.
YLTthey indeed, then, having been sent forward by the assembly, were passing through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the nations, and they were causing great joy to all the brethren.
Acts 15:4
KJVAnd when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
WEBWhen they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all things that God had done with them.
YLTAnd having come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly, and the apostles, and the elders, they declared also as many things as God did with them;
Acts 15:5
KJVBut there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
WEBBut some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.”
YLTand there rose up certain of those of the sect of the Pharisees who believed, saying -- `It behoveth to circumcise them, to command them also to keep the law of Moses.'
Acts 15:6
KJVAnd the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
WEBThe apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
YLTAnd there were gathered together the apostles and the elders, to see about this matter,
Acts 15:7
KJVAnd 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.
WEBWhen there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News, and believe.
YLTand 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 15:8
KJVAnd God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;
WEBGod, who knows the heart, testified about them, giving them the Holy Spirit, just like he did to us.
YLTand the heart-knowing God did bare them testimony, having given to them the Holy Spirit, even as also to us,
Acts 15:9
KJVAnd put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
WEBHe made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.
YLTand did put no difference also between us and them, by the faith having purified their hearts;
Acts 15:10
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Acts 15:11
KJVBut we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
WEBBut we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they are.”
YLTbut, through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we believe to be saved, even as also they.'
Acts 15:12
KJVThen all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.
WEBAll the multitude kept silence, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul reporting what signs and wonders God had done among the nations through them.
YLTAnd all the multitude did keep silence, and were hearkening to Barnabas and Paul, declaring as many signs and wonders as God did among the nations through them;
Acts 15:13
KJVAnd after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:
WEBAfter they were silent, James answered, “Brothers, listen to me.
YLTand after they are silent, James answered, saying, `Men, brethren, hearken to me;
Acts 15:14
KJVSimeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
WEBSimeon has reported how God first visited the nations, to take out of them a people for his name.
YLTSimeon did declare how at first God did look after to take out of the nations a people for His name,
Acts 15:15
KJVAnd to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
WEBThis agrees with the words of the prophets. As it is written,
YLTand to this agree the words of the prophets, as it hath been written:
Acts 15:16
KJVAfter this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:
WEB‘After these things I will return.
YLTAfter these things I will turn back, and I will build again the tabernacle of David, that is fallen down, and its ruins I will build again, and will set it upright --
Acts 15:17
KJVThat the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
WEBThat the rest of men may seek after the Lord;
YLTthat the residue of men may seek after the Lord, and all the nations, upon whom My name hath been called, saith the Lord, who is doing all these things.
Acts 15:18
KJVKnown unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
WEBAll of God’s works are known to him from eternity.’
YLT`Known from the ages to God are all His works;
Acts 15:19
KJVWherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:
WEB“Therefore my judgment is that we don’t trouble those from among the Gentiles who turn to God,
YLTwherefore I judge: not to trouble those who from the nations do turn back to God,
Acts 15:20
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Acts 15:21
KJVFor Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
WEBFor Moses from generations of old has in every city those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”
YLTfor Moses from former generations in every city hath those preaching him -- in the synagogues every sabbath being read.'
Acts 15:22
KJVThen pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
WEBThen it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.
YLTThen it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, chosen men out of themselves to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas -- Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren --
Acts 15:23
KJVAnd they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia.
WEBThey wrote these things by their hand:
YLThaving written through their hand thus: `The apostles, and the elders, and the brethren, to those in Antioch, and Syria, and Cilicia, brethren, who [are] of the nations, greeting;
Acts 15:24
KJVForasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:
WEBBecause we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, ‘You must be circumcised and keep the law,’ to whom we gave no commandment;
YLTseeing we have heard that certain having gone forth from us did trouble you with words, subverting your souls, saying to be circumcised and to keep the law, to whom we did give no charge,
Acts 15:25
KJVIt seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
WEBit seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
YLTit seemed good to us, having come together with one accord, chosen men to send unto you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul --
Acts 15:26
KJVMen that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
WEBmen who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
YLTmen who have given up their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ --
Acts 15:27
KJVWe have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
WEBWe have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves will also tell you the same things by word of mouth.
YLTwe have sent, therefore, Judas and Silas, and they by word are telling the same things.
Acts 15:28
KJVFor it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
WEBFor it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:
YLT`For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, no more burden to lay upon you, except these necessary things:
Acts 15:29
KJVThat ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
WEBthat you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality, from which if you keep yourselves, it will be well with you. Farewell.”
YLTto abstain from things offered to idols, and blood, and a strangled thing, and whoredom; from which keeping yourselves, ye shall do well; be strong!'
Acts 15:30
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Acts 15:31
KJVWhich when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.
WEBWhen they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement.
YLTand they having read, did rejoice for the consolation;
Acts 15:32
KJVAnd Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
WEBJudas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words, and strengthened them.
YLTJudas also and Silas, being themselves also prophets, through much discourse did exhort the brethren, and confirm,
Acts 15:33
KJVAnd after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
WEBAfter they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.
YLTand having passed some time, they were let go with peace from the brethren unto the apostles;
Acts 15:34
KJVNotwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
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YLTand it seemed good to Silas to remain there still.
Acts 15:35
KJVPaul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
WEBBut Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
YLTAnd Paul and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming good news -- with many others also -- the word of the Lord;
Acts 15:36
KJVAnd some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
WEBAfter some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s return now and visit our brothers in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.”
YLTand after certain days, Paul said unto Barnabas, `Having turned back again, we may look after our brethren, in every city in which we have preached the word of the Lord -- how they are.'
Acts 15:37
KJVAnd Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
WEBBarnabas planned to take John, who was called Mark, with them also.
YLTAnd Barnabas counseled to take with [them] John called Mark,
Acts 15:38
KJVBut Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
WEBBut Paul didn’t think that it was a good idea to take with them someone who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia, and didn’t go with them to do the work.
YLTand Paul was not thinking it good to take him with them who withdrew from them from Pamphylia, and did not go with them to the work;
Acts 15:39
KJVAnd the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
WEBThen the contention grew so sharp that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away to Cyprus,
YLTthere came, therefore, a sharp contention, so that they were parted from one another, and Barnabas having taken Mark, did sail to Cyprus,
Acts 15:40
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Acts 15:41
KJVAnd he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
WEBHe went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the assemblies.
YLTand he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the assemblies.
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