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7 They had talked it over for a long time, when Peter got up and said: My friends, you know that God decided long ago to let me be the one from your group to preach the good news to the Gentiles. God did this so they would hear and obey him.

Passage themes

The brothers' debate — when there had been much disputing
Peter's reminder — ye know how that a good while ago
God's choice — God made choice among us
Preaching to the nations — the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe

Notes and references

15.7 Ac 10.1-43.

Events in this chapter

15 — Concile de Jérusalem

About this book

Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc

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