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Acts 16:4 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Acts 16:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 16 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.”
Acts 16:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 16:4
They delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders (τὰ δόγματα τὰ κεκριμένα)—Paul and his companions disseminated the Jerusalem Council decisions (Acts 15:1-29) throughout the churches. The Greek dogmata refers to authoritative decrees or ordinances, the same word used for imperial edicts (Luke 2:1). The perfect participle kekrimena ("having been decided") emphasizes the binding, settled nature of these apostolic judgments.This verse demonstrates the early church navigating the transition from Judaism to Christianity. The decrees freed Gentile believers ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 16:4
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“and to us”
“they appointed Paul and Barnabas”
“sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.”
“And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.”