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Wisdom for Church Unity
Commentators explain that this verse provides the reason for the four rules given to Gentile believers. Since the Law of Moses was read in synagogues in every city, Jewish believers were very sensitive to these issues. The rules were not for salvation, but were a practical step to avoid offending Jewish brothers and sisters, thus promoting peace and unity in the early church.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 15:21
18th Century
Theologian
For Moses. The meaning of this verse is that the Law of Moses, prohibiting these things, was read in the synagogues constantly ([Reference…
AT Robertson
On Acts 15:21
For Moses (Μωυσης γαρ). A reason why these four necessary things (verse 28) are named. In every city are synagogues where rabbis p…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 15:21
19th Century
Bishop
For Moses of old time.—Literally, of ancient generations. The conjunction gives the reason for writing to the Gentiles, a…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 15:21
On the practical question that troubled many Christians in Jerusalem and that originally gave rise to the Judaizers’ assertion—namely, the question…
John Calvin
On Acts 15:21
16th Century
Theologian
For Moses hath. This passage, in my judgment, has been poorly expounded and interpreted in a contrary sense.
For interpreters think …
John Gill
On Acts 15:21
17th Century
Pastor
For Moses of old time has in every city those who preach him , &c.] That is, for many years past, even from the times of …
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…