Acts 15:5
“But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees,.... Which was the strictest sect of religion among the Jews:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But there rose up ... - It has been doubted whether these are the words of Paul and Barnabas, relating what occurred at…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees - This verse appears to be part of the declaration made by Paul…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 15:1-5
Even when things go on very smoothly and pleasantly in a state or in a church, it is folly to be secure, and to think…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
But there rose up, &c. The margin of the A.V. takes this sentence as part of the narration of Paul and Barnabas, "there…
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