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Acts 15:11
11But we believe that we shall be saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same manner as they also.
Acts 15:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
- New International Version (NIV)No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will."
- New King James Version (NKJV)But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.”
Context of Acts 15:11
9and put no difference between us and them, having purified their hearts by faith. 10Now therefore why tempt ye God, by putting a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? But we believe that we shall be saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same manner as they also. 12And all the multitude kept silence and listened to Barnabas and Paul relating all the signs and wonders which God had wrought among the nations by them. 13And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Brethren, listen to me:
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ἀλλὰ διὰ τῆς χάριτος τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ πιστεύομεν σωθῆναι καθ᾽ ὃν τρόπον κἀκεῖνοι.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Acts 15:11
- Romans 3:24being justified freely by his grace through the redemption which [is] in Christ Jesus;
- Romans 5:20But law came in, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded grace has overabounded,
- Romans 6:23For the wages of sin [is] death; but the act of favour of God, eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 16:23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you.
- 2 Corinthians 8:9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he, being rich, became poor, in order that ye by his poverty might be enriched.
- 2 Corinthians 13:14The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, [be] with you all.
- Galatians 1:6I wonder that ye thus quickly change, from him that called you in Christ's grace, to a different gospel,
- Galatians 2:16but knowing that a man is not justified on the principle of works of law [nor] but by the faith of Jesus Christ, we also have believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified on the principle of [the] faith of Christ; and not of works of law; because on the principle of works of law no flesh shall be justified.
- Ephesians 1:6to [the] praise of [the] glory of his grace, wherein he has taken us into favour in the Beloved:
- Ephesians 2:7that he might display in the coming ages the surpassing riches of his grace in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus.
- Revelation 5:9And they sing a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open its seals; because thou hast been slain, and hast redeemed to God, by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
Commentaries on Acts 15:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved - This seems to be an answer to an objection, "Has not God designed to save us, the Jews, by an observance of the law; and them, the Gentiles, by the faith of the Gospel?" No: for we Jews can be saved no other way than through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ; and this is the way in which the Gentiles in question have been saved. There is but one way of salvation for Jews and Gentiles, the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11But we believe - We apostles, who have been with them, and have seen the evidences of their acceptance with God. Through the grace - By the grace or mercy of Christ alone, without any of the rites and ceremonies of the Jews. We shall be saved, even as they - In the same manner, by the mere grace of Christ. So far from being necessary to their salvation, they are really of no use in ours. We are to be saved, not by these ceremonies, but by the mere mercy…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-21Verses 7-21 We see from the words "purifying their hearts by faith," and the address of St. Peter, that justification by faith, and sanctification by the Holy Ghost, cannot be separated; and that both are the gift of God. We have great cause to bless God that we have heard the gospel. May we have that faith which the great Searcher of hearts approves, and attests by the seal of the Holy Spirit. Then our hearts and consciences will be purified from the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-11Peter recalled his experience in Cornelius's household (chapter 10). He argued that God had accepted the Gentiles without circumcision by giving them the Holy Spirit. The grace of the Lord Jesus was available to people from all nations.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. through the grace of the Lord Jesus--that is, by that only. we shall be saved, even as they--circumcision in our case being no advantage, and in their case uncircumcision no loss; but grace doing all for both, and the same for each.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Acts 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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