Acts 15:10–11
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?
Now therfore why tempt ye God, *to put a yoke vpon the necke of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to beare?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceMat. 23.4.
But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
But we beleeue that through the grace of the Lord Iesus Christ, we shal be saued euen as they.
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- Galatians 5:1Rank 1 from verse 10
- Matthew 23:4Rank 2 from verse 10
4For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
4*For they binde heauie burdens, and grieuous to be borne, and lay them on mens shoulders, but they themselues will not mooue them with one of their fingers.
- Galatians 4:9Rank 3 from verse 10
9But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
9But now after that yee haue knowen God, or rather are knowen of God, how turne ye ‖againe to the weak and beggerly ‖Elements, whereunto ye desire againe to be in bondage?
- Hebrews 9:9Rank 4 from verse 10
9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offred both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the seruice perfect, as pertayning to the conscience,
- Isaiah 7:12Rank 5 from verse 10
- Matthew 11:28–30Rank 6 from verse 10
28¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
28¶ Come vnto me all yee that labour, and are heauy laden, and I will giue you rest.
29Take my yoke vpon you, and learne of me, for I am meeke and lowly in heart: *and yee shall find rest vnto your soules.
30*For my yoke is easie, and my burden is light.
- Matthew 4:7Rank 7 from verse 10
- Exodus 17:2Rank 8 from verse 10
2Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the Lord?
2Wherefore *the people did chide with Moses and said, Giue vs water that wee may drinke. And Moses said vnto them, Why chide you with mee? Wherefore doe ye tempt the LORD?
- Hebrews 3:9Rank 9 from verse 10
- Galatians 4:1–5Rank 10 from verse 10
1NOW I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
2But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
3Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
4But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
1¶ Now I say, that the heire, as long as hee is a child, differeth nothing from a seruant, though hee bee Lord of all,
2But is vnder tutors and gouernours vntill the time appointed of the father.
3Euen so we, when wee were children, were in bondage vnder the ‖Elements of the world:
4But when the fulnes of the time was come, God sent foorth his Sonne made of a woman, made vnder the Law,
5To redeeme them that were vnder the Law, that we might receiue the adoption of sonnes.
From verse 11
- Romans 3:24Rank 1 from verse 11
- Titus 3:4–7Rank 2 from verse 11
4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
5Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
6Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
4But after that the kindnesse and ‖loue of God our Sauiour toward man appeared,
5Not by workes of righteousnesse which wee haue done, but according to his mercy he saued vs, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the holy Ghost,
6Which hee shed on vs †abundantly, through Iesus Christ our Sauiour:
7That being iustified by his grace, we should bee made heires according to the hope of eternall life.
- Ephesians 2:5–9Rank 3 from verse 11
5Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
6And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9Not of works, lest any man should boast.
5Euen when wee were dead in sinnes, hath quickned vs together with Christ, (by grace ye are saued)
6And hath raised vs vp together, and made vs sit together in heauenly places in Christ Iesus:
7That in the ages to come, hee might shew the exceeding riches of his grace, in his kindenesse towards vs, through Christ Iesus.
8For by grace are ye saued, through faith, and that not of your selues: it is the gift of God:
9Not of workes, lest any man should boast.
- Titus 2:11Rank 4 from verse 11
- Galatians 2:16Rank 5 from verse 11
16Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
16Knowing that a man is not iustified by the works of the Law, but by the faith of Iesus Christ, euen we haue beleeued in Iesus Christ, that we might be iustified by the faith of Christ, and not by the workes of the Law: for by the workes of the Law shall no flesh be iustified.
- 2 Corinthians 13:14Rank 6 from verse 11
- Romans 6:23Rank 7 from verse 11
- 1 Corinthians 16:23Rank 8 from verse 11
- 2 Corinthians 8:9Rank 9 from verse 11
9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
9For yee know the grace of our Lord Iesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poore, that yee through his pouertie might be rich.
- Romans 5:15Rank 10 from verse 11
15But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
15But not as the offence, so also is the free gift: for if through the offence of one, many bee dead: much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man Iesus Christ, hath abounded vnto many.
- Ephesians 1:6–7Rank 11 from verse 11
6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
6To the praise of the glorie of his grace, wherein he hath made vs accepted in the beloued:
7In whom wee haue redemption through his blood, the forgiuenesse of sinnes, according to the riches of his grace,
- Galatians 1:6Rank 12 from verse 11
- Romans 5:20–21Rank 13 from verse 11
20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
21That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
20Moreouer, the Lawe entred, that the offence might abound: but where sinne abounded, grace did much more abound.
21That as sinne hath reigned vnto death; euen so might grace reigne thorow righteousnes vnto eternall life, by Iesus Christ our Lord.
- Revelation 5:9Rank 14 from verse 11
9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the Booke, and to open the seales thereof: for thou wast slaine, and hast redeemed vs to God by thy blood, out of euery kinred, and tongue, and people, and nation:
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Acts 15:10
Sense 1: To try, test, put to the test. Sense 2: To entice toward evil.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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The one true God.
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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.
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Sense 1: A frame fitted to the necks of draft animals, joining them for work. Sense 2: A pair of animals so joined. Sense 3: A bond, burden, service, or condition of subjection.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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Learners or followers who receive instruction.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.
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Having physical power sufficient; having competent power or strength, bodily or mental.
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Sense 1: To carry, support, convey, endure, sustain, or be answerable for. Sense 2: To produce or bring forth offspring, fruit, or another result. Sense 3: In ‘bear witness’ or ‘bear record,’ to testify or give witness. Sense 4: A large wild animal.
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Acts 15:11
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Jesus Christ
The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.
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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of save, meaning to rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.
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9And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
9*And put no difference between vs & them, purifying their hearts by faith.
10Now 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?
10Now therfore why tempt ye God, *to put a yoke vpon the necke of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to beare?
Selected passage11But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
11But we beleeue that through the grace of the Lord Iesus Christ, we shal be saued euen as they.
Selected passage12¶ Then 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.
12¶ Then all the multitude kept silence, and gaue audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.