Acts 15:8 cpdv — And God, who knows hearts, offered testimony, by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as to us.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And God, who knows hearts, offered testimony, by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as to us. "

— Acts 15:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 15 — Context

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But some from the sect of the Pharisees, those who were believers, rose up saying, “It is necessary for them to be circumcised and to be instructed to keep the Law of Moses.”

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And the Apostles and elders came together to take care of this matter.

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And after a great contention had taken place, Peter rose up and said to them: “Noble brothers, you know that, in recent days, God has chosen from among us, by my mouth, Gentiles to hear the word of the Gospel and to believe.

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And God, who knows hearts, offered testimony, by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as to us.

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And he distinguished nothing between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

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Now therefore, why do you tempt God to impose a yoke upon the necks of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?

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But by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we believe in order to be saved, in the same manner also as them.”

Acts 15:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:8 say?
Acts 15:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And God, who knows hearts, offered testimony, by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as to us. ”
Where is Acts 15:8 in the Bible?
Acts 15:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 8.
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 15:8.
What translation should I read Acts 15:8 in?
Acts 15:8 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 15:8?
Acts 15:8 reads (CPDV): “And God, who knows hearts, offered testimony, by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as to us. ” 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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