Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And when there had been much disputing, Peter, rising up, said to them: Men, brethren, you know that in former days God made choice among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. much. Acts 15:2,39 And when Paul and Barnabas had no small contest with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of the other side should go up to the apostles and priests to Jerusalem, about this question. . . . Philippians 2:14 And do ye all things without murmurings and hesitations: ye know. Acts 10:5,6,20,32-48 And now send men to Joppe: and call hither one Simon, who is surnamed Peter. . . . Acts 11:12-18 And the Spirit said to me that I should go with them, nothing doubting. And these six brethren went with me also: and we entered into the man's house. . . . Matthew 16:18,19 And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. . . . God. Acts 1:24 And praying, they said: Thou, Lord, who knowest the heart of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, Acts 9:15 And the Lord said to him: Go thy way: for this man is to me a vessel of election, to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. Acts 13:2 And as they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Ghost said to them: Separate me Saul and Barnabas, for the work whereunto I have taken them. 1 Chronicles 28:4,5 But the Lord God of Israel chose me of all the house of my father, to be king over Israel for ever: for of Juda he chose the princes: and of the house of Juda, my father's house: and among the sons of my father, it pleased him to choose me king over all Israel. . . . John 3:27 John answered and said: A man cannot receive any thing, unless it be given him from heaven. John 15:16 You have not chosen me: but I have chosen you; and have appointed you, that you should go and should bring forth fruit; and your fruit should remain: that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. Galatians 2:7-9 But contrariwise, when they had seen that to me was committed the gospel of the uncircumcision, as to Peter was that of the circumcision. . . . by my. Acts 1:16 Men, brethren, the scripture must needs be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was the leader of them that apprehended Jesus: Acts 3:18 But those things which God before had shewed by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. Acts 4:25 Who, by the Holy Ghost, by the mouth of our father David, thy servant, hast said: Why did the Gentiles rage: and the people meditate vain things? Exodus 4:12 Go therefore, and I will be in thy mouth; and I will teach thee what thou shalt speak. Jeremiah 1:9 And the Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth: and the Lord said to me: Behold I have given my words in thy mouth: Romans 10:17,18 Faith then cometh by hearing; and hearing by the word of Christ. . . . Context The Council at Jerusalem…6And the apostles and ancients assembled to consider of this matter. 7And when there had been much disputing, Peter, rising up, said to them: Men, brethren, you know that in former days God made choice among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. 8And God, who knoweth the hearts, gave testimony, giving unto them the Holy Ghost, as well as to us:… Cross References Acts 10:19 And as Peter was thinking of the vision, the Spirit said to him: Behold three men seek thee. Acts 10:20 Arise, therefore: get thee down and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. Acts 15:2 And when Paul and Barnabas had no small contest with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of the other side should go up to the apostles and priests to Jerusalem, about this question. Acts 15:14 Simon hath related how God first visited to take to the Gentiles, a people to his name. Acts 20:24 But I fear none of these things, neither do I count my life more precious than myself, so that I may consummate my course and the ministry of the word which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 21:16 And there went also with us some of the disciples from Caesarea, bringing with them one Mnason a Cyprian, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge. Lexicon Afterγενομένης (genomenēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. much Πολλῆς (Pollēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4183: Much, many; often. discussion, ζητήσεως (zētēseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 2214: A question, debate, controversy; a seeking, search. From zeteo; a searching, i.e. A dispute or its theme. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. got up ἀναστὰς (anastas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. [and] said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's Greek 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. them, αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. know ἐπίστασθε (epistasthe) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1987: To know, know of, understand. Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi; to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. in ἀφ’ (aph’) Preposition Strong's Greek 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the] early ἀρχαίων (archaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 744: Original, primitive, ancient. From arche; original or primeval. days, ἡμερῶν (hēmerōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. made a choice ἐξελέξατο (exelexato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1586: To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select. among ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [that] the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Gentiles ἔθνη (ethnē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. would hear ἀκοῦσαι (akousai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. from διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. lips στόματός (stomatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 4750: The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. message λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gospel εὐαγγελίου (euangeliou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 2098: From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. believe. πιστεῦσαι (pisteusai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. Additional Translations After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days, God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. And much discussion having taken place, Peter having risen up, said to them, "Men, brothers, you know that from the early days God chose among you for the Gentiles to hear by my mouth the word of the gospel, and to believe. And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said to them, Men and brothers, you 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. 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. 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. And when there had been much questioning, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Brethren, ye know how 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. And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose and said to them, Men, brethren, ye know 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. and after there had been a long discussion Peter rose to his feet. "It is within your own knowledge," he said, "that God originally made choice among you that from my lips the Gentiles were to hear the Message of the Good News, and believe. 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