Acts 15:5
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 15
“But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.”Acts 15:5
What Does Acts 15:5 Mean?
Acts 15:5 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Acts 15:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 15:1“And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.”Galatians 5:1“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”1 Corinthians 7:18“Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.”Acts 24:5“For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:”Philippians 3:5“Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;”Acts 15:24“Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:”Acts 21:20“And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:”Matthew 3:7“But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?”Acts 5:17“Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,”Acts 26:5“Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.”Acts 28:22“But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.”1 Corinthians 11:19“For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.”Galatians 6:12“As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.”Acts 11:2“And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,”
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