God’s Word Translation
Acts 15:26
26Barnabas and Paul have dedicated their lives to our Lord, the one named Jesus Christ.
Acts 15:26 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- New International Version (NIV)men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- English Standard Version (ESV)men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- New King James Version (NKJV)men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Context of Acts 15:26
24We have heard that some individuals who came from us have confused you with statements that disturb you. We did not authorize these men ⌞to speak⌟. 25So we have come to a unanimous decision that we should choose men and send them to you with our dear Barnabas and Paul. Barnabas and Paul have dedicated their lives to our Lord, the one named Jesus Christ. 27We have sent Judas and Silas to report to you on our decision. 28The Holy Spirit and we have agreed not to place any additional burdens on you. Do only what is necessary
Read all of Acts 15Acts 15:26 word by word
ἀνθρώποις παραδεδωκόσιν τὰς ψυχὰς αὐτῶν ὑπὲρ τοῦ ὀνόματος τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Menἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
- that have hazardedπαραδίδωμιparadidōmi · to deliverG3860
- theirαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- livesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- livesψυχήpsuchē · soul: lifeG5590
- forὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
- the nameὄνομαonoma · nameG3686
- of ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
Cross-references for Acts 15:26
- Acts 13:50But Jews stirred up devout women of high social standing and the officials of the city. These people started to persecute Paul and Barnabas and threw them out of their territory.
- Acts 14:19However, Jews from the cities of Antioch and Iconium arrived in Lystra and won the people over. They tried to stone Paul to death and dragged him out of the city when they thought that he was dead.
- Judges 5:18But Zebulun mocked death, and Naphtali risked his life on the battlefield.
- 1 Corinthians 15:30Why are we constantly putting ourselves in danger?
- 2 Corinthians 11:23Are they Christ’s servants? It’s insane to say it, but I’m a far better one. I’ve done much more work, been in prison many more times, been beaten more severely, and have faced death more often.
- Philippians 2:29Give him a joyful Christian welcome. Make sure you honor people like Epaphroditus highly.
Commentaries on Acts 15:26
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26Men that have hazarded their lives - This was a high character of Paul and Barnabas: they had already suffered much in the cause of Christ, and exposed their lives to the most imminent danger, and were intent on the same work, notwithstanding the increasing dangers in the way.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26Men that have hazarded their lives - See Acts 14: This was a noble testimony to the character of Barnabas and Paul. It was a commendation of them to the confidence of the churches, and an implied expression that they wished their authority to be regarded in the establishment and organization of the church. For the name - In the cause of the Lord Jesus.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-35Verses 22-35 Being warranted to declare themselves directed by the immediate influence of the Holy Ghost, the apostles and disciples were assured that it seemed good unto God the Holy Spirit, as well as to them, to lay upon the converts no other burden than the things before mentioned, which were necessary, either on their own account, or from present circumstances. It was a comfort to hear that carnal ordinances were no longer imposed on them, which…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 22-29The Jerusalem church selected two leaders to report its decision. They carried a letter from the apostles and elders in Jerusalem that explained the terms of the agreement.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 24-2724-27. Forasmuch as we have heard that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words--without authority or even knowledge of the church at Jerusalem, though they belonged to it, and probably pretended to represent its views. subverting your souls--Such strong language is evidently designed to express indignation at this attempt, by an unauthorized party, to bring the whole Christian Church under judicial and legal bondage.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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