Acts 15:8 web — God, who knows the heart, testified about them, giving them the Holy Spirit, just like he did to us.

World English Bible

"God, who knows the heart, testified about them, giving them the Holy Spirit, just like he did to us."

— Acts 15:8, World English Bible

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Acts 15 — Context

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But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, "It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses."

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The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.

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When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News, and believe.

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God, who knows the heart, testified about them, giving them the Holy Spirit, just like he did to us.

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He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.

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Now therefore why do you tempt God, that you should put a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

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But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they are."

Acts 15:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:8 say?
Acts 15:8 in the World English Bible reads: “God, who knows the heart, testified about them, giving them the Holy Spirit, just like he did 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 (WEB): “God, who knows the heart, testified about them, giving them the Holy Spirit, just like he did 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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