Acts 15:17
“That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called , saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That the residue of men might seek after the Lord,.... The rebuilder and proprietor of this tabernacle, and who dwells…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
That the residue of men - This verse is quoted literally from the Septuagint, and differs in some respects from the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That the residue of men might seek - Instead of this, the Hebrew has, That they may possess the remnant of Edom. Now it…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 15:6-21
We have here a council called, not by writ, but by consent, on this occasion (Act 15:6): The apostles and presbyters…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
might seek after the Lord The Hebrew of Amos differs widely here; and in the LXX. "the Lord" is not expressed. But the…
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