Acts 15:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 15:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 15:5 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 15:5 — KJV
“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. rose...: or, rose up, said they, certain”
— Acts 15:5 (KJV)
Acts 15:5 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 15:5
“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:”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:5: certain, saying, circumcise
“And the LORD said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws?”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:5: command, keep, law
“And Moses with the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, Keep all the commandments which I command you this day.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:5: saying, command, keep
“But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:5: command, keep, law
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:5: command, keep, law
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