Thematic Bible: From the congregation in jerusalem

as they pass'd through the cities, they recommended it to the faithful to observe the decisions, made by the apostles and presbyters at Jerusalem.

Verse Concepts

Council of JerusalemCommands, in NTApostles, Authority In Churchelders, in the church

Bishops, QualificationsTownBishops, DutiesThe Apostles In Action

for by the holy spirit it seemed good to us, to lay no greater burthen upon you, than these necessary injunctions; that you abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the flesh of strangled animals, and from fornication: you will do well to preserve your selves from these practices. farewel.