Acts 15:10 kjva — Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were abl…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?"

— Acts 15:10, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 15 — Context

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And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

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And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;

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And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

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Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

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But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.

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Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.

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And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:

Acts 15:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:10 say?
Acts 15:10 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?”
Where is Acts 15:10 in the Bible?
Acts 15:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 10.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 15:10.
What translation should I read Acts 15:10 in?
Acts 15:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 15:10?
Acts 15:10 reads (KJVA): “Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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