The First Principles of Church Life and Action
Biblical Illustrator
Acts 15:28-31
For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay on you no greater burden than these necessary things;…

1. In things necessary, unity (ver. 11).

2. In things doubtful, liberty (ver. 19).

3. In all things, charity (vers. 7, 11, 20).

( Irenaeus.)

Parallel Verses
KJV: For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

WEB: For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:




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