• Acts 15:21
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 21 Μωυσῆς Moses γὰρ for ἐκ out of γενεῶν generations ἀρχαίων original κατὰ according to πόλιν city τοὺς the (ones) κηρύσσοντας preaching αὐτὸν him ἔχει he is having ἐν in ταῖς the συναγωγαῖς synagogues κατὰ down πᾶν every σάββατον sabbath ἀναγινωσκόμενος. being read.

  • Acts Study Notes—Chapter 15
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 15:21

      Moses: James referred to the writings of Moses, which included not only the Law code but also a record of God’s dealings with His people and the indications of His will that predated the Law. For example, God’s view on the consumption of blood, on adultery, and on idolatry can be plainly seen in the book of Genesis. (Ge 9:3, 4; 20:2-9; 35:2, 4) Jehovah thus revealed principles that are binding on all of mankind, whether Jew or Gentile. The decision recorded at Ac 15:19, 20 would not “trouble,” or make things difficult for, Gentile Christians by imposing on them the many requirements of the Mosaic Law. It would also show respect for the conscientious views held by Jewish Christians, who over the years had heard Moses . . . read aloud in the synagogues on every sabbath. (See study notes on Lu 4:16; Ac 13:15.) The recommended course would strengthen the bond between Jewish and Gentile Christians.

      read aloud in the synagogues on every sabbath: See study notes on Lu 4:16; Ac 13:15.