Acts 15:19 bbe — For this reason my decision is, that we do not put trouble in the way of those who from among the Gentiles are turned t…

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"For this reason my decision is, that we do not put trouble in the way of those who from among the Gentiles are turned to God;"

— Acts 15:19, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 15 — Context

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After these things I will come back, and will put up the tent of David which has been broken down, building up again its broken parts and making it complete:

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So that the rest of men may make search for the Lord, and all the Gentiles on whom my name is named,

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Says the Lord, who has made these things clear from the earliest times.

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For this reason my decision is, that we do not put trouble in the way of those who from among the Gentiles are turned to God;

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But that we give them orders to keep themselves from things offered to false gods, and from the evil desires of the body, and from the flesh of animals put to death in ways against the law, and from blood.

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For Moses, from times long past, has his preachers in every town, reading his law in the Synagogues every Sabbath.

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Then it seemed good to the Apostles and the rulers and all the church, to send men from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas, named Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers:

Acts 15:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:19 say?
Acts 15:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For this reason my decision is, that we do not put trouble in the way of those who from among the Gentiles are turned to God;”
Where is Acts 15:19 in the Bible?
Acts 15:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 19.
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 15:19.
What translation should I read Acts 15:19 in?
Acts 15:19 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 15:19?
Acts 15:19 reads (BBE): “For this reason my decision is, that we do not put trouble in the way of those who from among the Gentiles are turned to God;” 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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