That the residue of men may seek after the Lord (οπως αν εκζητησωσιν ο καταλοιπο των ανθρωπων τον κυριον). The use of οπως with th…

That the residue of men. This verse is quoted literally from the Septuagint and differs in some respects from the Hebrew. The phrase, "the…

That the residue of men . . .—The Hebrew gives, as in our version, That they may possess the remnant of Edom and of a…

James’s major contribution to the decision of the council was to shift the discussion of the conversion of Gentiles from a proselyte model to an es…

That those which remain may seek. James added this word seek by way of exposition, which is neither found nor read in the prophet…

That the residue of men might seek after the Lord
The rebuilder and proprietor of this tabernacle, and who dwells in …

We see from the words purifying their hearts by faith, and the address of Saint Peter, that justification by faith and sanctification by t…