Bible Strands
Acts 15:15
The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses the Jerusalem council, explaining how God's current work among the Gentiles fulfills His plan. He speaks this statement while transitioning from his own testimony to scriptural validation.
The words — συμφωνοῦσιν (sumphōnousin) means "agree" or "harmonize," and λόγοι (logoi) means "words." The text states that the prophets' words harmonize with the Gentile mission just described.
The thread — This scriptural alignment runs through Acts 13:47, where the Lord commands bringing salvation to the Gentiles, and Romans 15:8, where Christ confirms God's promises to the circumcised. The verse points forward to the quoted prophecy about rebuilding David's tent.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to verify current events against established prophecy rather than rely on personal opinion. The text demands recognition that divine action follows a documented pattern before proceeding to application.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
Cross-references
- Acts 13:47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”
- Romans 15:8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,