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Acts 15:1-5 The Conversion of Cornelius

1 The Council at Jerusalem
Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.”

2 This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

3 The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles had been converted. This news made all the brothers very glad.

4 When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported everything God had done through them.

5 Then some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.”

Cross References for Acts 15:1-5

Colossians 2:16 - Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious f... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:16 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:16

Colossians 2:11-12 - In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcis... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:11-12 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:11-12

Galatians 6:12 - Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. ... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:12 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:12

John 7:22 - Yet, because Moses gave you circumcision (though actually it did not come from Moses, but from ... Click to read the verse John 7:22 Click to read the verse John 7:22

1 Corinthians 7:18-19 - Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:18-19 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:18-19

Leviticus 12:3 - On the eighth day the boy is to be circumcised. Click to read the verse Leviticus 12:3 Click to read the verse Leviticus 12:3

Galatians 5:6 - For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that ... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6

Acts 15:3 - The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they tol... Click to read the verse Acts 15:3 Click to read the verse Acts 15:3

Acts 21:20 - When they heard this, they praised God. Then they said to Paul: “You see, brother, how many tho... Click to read the verse Acts 21:20 Click to read the verse Acts 21:20

2 Corinthians 11:13 - For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13

Galatians 2:11-14 - Paul Opposes Peter When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearl... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:11-14 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:11-14

Titus 1:10 - For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circu... Click to read the verse Titus 1:10 Click to read the verse Titus 1:10

Acts 6:14 - For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the cu... Click to read the verse Acts 6:14 Click to read the verse Acts 6:14

Galatians 2:4 - This matter arose because some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom w... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:4

Acts 15:31 - The people read it and were glad for its encouraging message. Click to read the verse Acts 15:31 Click to read the verse Acts 15:31

Galatians 2:11 - Paul Opposes Peter When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearl... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:11 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:11

1 Timothy 1:7 - They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what t... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:7 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:7

Acts 15:23 - With them they sent the following letter: The apostles and elders, your brothers, To the Gentil... Click to read the verse Acts 15:23 Click to read the verse Acts 15:23

Acts 15:5 - Then some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, “The G... Click to read the verse Acts 15:5 Click to read the verse Acts 15:5

Colossians 2:8 - See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends ... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:8

Acts 15:32 - Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. Click to read the verse Acts 15:32 Click to read the verse Acts 15:32

Acts 15:22 - The Council’s Letter to Gentile Believers Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, ... Click to read the verse Acts 15:22 Click to read the verse Acts 15:22

Galatians 2:1 - Paul Accepted by the Apostles Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:1 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:1

Acts 11:2 - So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him Click to read the verse Acts 11:2 Click to read the verse Acts 11:2

Acts 15:24 - We have heard that some went out from us without our authorization and disturbed you, troubling... Click to read the verse Acts 15:24 Click to read the verse Acts 15:24

Galatians 6:13-16 - Not even those who are circumcised obey the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they ... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:13-16 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:13-16

Romans 4:8-12 - Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” Click to read the verse Romans 4:8-12 Click to read the verse Romans 4:8-12

Philippians 3:2-3 - Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. Click to read the verse Philippians 3:2-3 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:2-3

Galatians 5:1-4 - It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be b... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:1-4 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:1-4

Galatians 2:3-4 - Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek. Click to read the verse Galatians 2:3-4 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:3-4

Genesis 17:10-27 - This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Ever... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:10-27 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:10-27

Galatians 5:2 - Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of n... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:2 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:2