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Prophecy Foretold Gentile Inclusion
Commentators explain that James quotes the Old Testament (Amos 9) to prove God's plan always included non-Jews. He uses a Greek translation that says the 'residue of men' will seek God, which more clearly supports Gentile inclusion than the Hebrew 'remnant of Edom.' This provided the scriptural foundation for the early church's decision to welcome Gentiles without requiring them to follow Jewish law.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 15:17
18th Century
Theologian
That the residue of men. This verse is quoted literally from the Septuagint and differs in some respects from the Hebrew. The phrase, "the…
AT Robertson
On Acts 15:17
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 15:17
19th Century
Bishop
That the residue of men . . .—The Hebrew gives, as in our version, That they may possess the remnant of Edom and of a…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 15:17
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…
John Calvin
On Acts 15:17
16th Century
Theologian
That those which remain may seek. James added this word seek by way of exposition, which is neither found nor read in the prophet…
John Gill
On Acts 15:17
17th Century
Pastor
That the residue of men might seek after the Lord
The rebuilder and proprietor of this tabernacle, and who dwells in …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 15:7–21
17th Century
Minister
We see from the words purifying their hearts by faith, and the address of Saint Peter, that justification by faith and sanctification by t…