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We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> We believe that we are all saved the same way, by the undeserved grace of the Lord Jesus.” <a href="/esv/acts/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.” <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.” <a href="/blb/acts/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But we believe ourselves to be saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same manner as they also are." <a href="/kjv/acts/15.htm">King James Bible</a> But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. <a href="/nkjv/acts/15.htm">New King James Version</a> But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are.” <a href="/nasb/acts/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are.” <a href="/lsb/acts/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are.” <a href="/amp/acts/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But we believe that we are saved through the [precious, undeserved] grace of the Lord Jesus [which makes us free of the guilt of sin and grants us eternal life], in just the same way as they are.” <a href="/csb/acts/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus in the same way they are.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> On the contrary, we believe we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus in the same way they are.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in like manner as they. <a href="/cev/acts/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But we believe that we will be saved by the gift of undeserved grace from our Lord Jesus Christ, just as the Gentiles are. <a href="/erv/acts/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in like manner as they. <a href="/gwt/acts/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We certainly believe that the Lord Jesus saves us the same way that he saves them-through his kindness." <a href="/gnt/acts/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> No! We believe and are saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they are." <a href="/isv/acts/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> We certainly believe that it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, that we are saved, just as they are." <a href="/msb/acts/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.? <a href="/net/acts/15.htm">NET Bible</a> On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they are." <a href="/nheb/acts/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they are." <a href="/wbt/acts/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But we believe, that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we shall be saved even as they. <a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the contrary, we believe that it is by the grace of the Lord Jesus that we, as well as they, shall be saved." <a href="/web/acts/15.htm">World English Bible</a> But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they are.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> But through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we believe to be saved, even as also they.” <a href="/blb/acts/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But we believe ourselves to be saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same manner as they also are." <a href="/ylt/acts/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but, through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we believe to be saved, even as also they.' <a href="/slt/acts/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But by grace of our Lord Jesus Christ we believe to be saved, as also they.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we believe to be saved, in like manner as they also. <a href="/cpdv/acts/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we believe in order to be saved, in the same manner also as them.” <a href="/nabre/acts/15.htm">New American Bible</a> On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On the contrary, we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ, we shall be saved even as they. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But by the grace of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah, we believe in order to receive life, as they do”.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But we believe that we shall be saved, even as they, through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But through the grace of our Lord Jesus, we believe that we are saved, in the same manner in which they are also. <a href="/haweis/acts/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But we believe that we shall be saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, in the same way as they. <a href="/mace/acts/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but we believe that it is by the favour of the Lord Jesus Christ, that we are to be sav'd, as well as they. <a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the contrary, we believe that it is by the grace of the Lord Jesus that we, as well as they, shall be saved." <a href="/worrell/acts/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same manner as also they." <a href="/worsley/acts/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, in like manner as they. <a href="/parallel/acts/15-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=4932" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm">The Council at Jerusalem</a> …10Now then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear? 11<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">On the contrary,</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuomen (V-PIA-1P) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">we believe</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">it is through</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charitos (N-GFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/4982.htm" title="4982: sōthēnai (V-ANP) -- To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.">that we are saved,</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kath’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/5158.htm" title="5158: tropon (N-AMS) -- From the same as trope; a turn, i.e. mode or style; figuratively, deportment or character.">just as</a> <a href="/greek/2548.htm" title="2548: kakeinoi (DPro-NMP) -- And he, she, it, and that. From kai and ekeinos; likewise that.">they are.”</a> 12The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Romans 3:24</a> and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a> know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5-7</a> He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. / This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, / so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life. <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Romans 5:15-17</a> But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many! / Again, the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin: The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation, but the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification. / For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! <a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16-17</a> From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. / For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. <a href="/romans/11-6.htm">Romans 11:6</a> And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace. <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">2 Timothy 1:9</a> He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. <a href="/galatians/5-4.htm">Galatians 5:4</a> You who are trying to be justified by the law have been severed from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. <a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Romans 4:16</a> Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">1 Corinthians 15:10</a> But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10-12</a> Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1</a> “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! <a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Psalm 130:7-8</a> O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance. / And He will redeem Israel from all iniquity.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.that.<a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Romans 3:24</a> Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:<a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Romans 5:20,21</a> Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: … <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a> For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/john/8-55.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/acts/15-9.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/acts/13-38.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/acts/15-26.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/17-7.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/acts/15-32.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/15-40.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/acts/15-26.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/acts/16-30.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 15</div>1. <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Great dissensions arise regarding circumcision.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">The apostles consult about it,</a> 22. <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">and send their determination by letters to the churches.</a> 36. <a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Paul and Barnabas, thinking to visit the brothers together, </a> 39. <a href="/acts/15-39.htm">disagree, and travel different ways.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>On the contrary, This phrase indicates a response or rebuttal to a previous argument or statement. In the context of <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a>, the Jerusalem Council is addressing the issue of whether Gentile converts to Christianity must adhere to Jewish law, particularly circumcision. The phrase sets up a contrast to the belief that adherence to the law is necessary for salvation.we believe This expression of belief underscores the unity and shared conviction among the apostles and elders. It reflects the early church's reliance on faith and the teachings of Jesus, rather than on the works of the law. This belief is foundational to Christian doctrine, emphasizing faith over legalistic practices.it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus The concept of grace is central to Christian theology, highlighting unmerited favor from God. This grace is a gift, not earned by human effort or adherence to the law. The mention of "the Lord Jesus" emphasizes the divine authority and role of Jesus in salvation. This aligns with <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, which speaks of salvation by grace through faith.that we are saved, Salvation is presented as a completed action, emphasizing assurance and security in the believer's relationship with God. This salvation is not contingent on human actions but is a result of divine grace. The use of "we" includes both Jewish and Gentile believers, reinforcing the universality of the gospel.just as they are.” This phrase affirms the equality of all believers, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. It reflects the breaking down of barriers between Jews and Gentiles, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, where Paul states that there is neither Jew nor Greek in Christ. This equality is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the inclusion of the Gentiles, such as in <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> - One of Jesus' apostles, who speaks at the Jerusalem Council, affirming that salvation comes through the grace of Jesus Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem_council.htm">Jerusalem Council</a> - A significant meeting of early church leaders in Jerusalem to discuss the requirements for Gentile converts, particularly concerning the necessity of circumcision and adherence to the Mosaic Law. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gentile_believers.htm">Gentile Believers</a> - Non-Jewish individuals who have come to faith in Jesus Christ, central to the discussion at the Jerusalem Council. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_believers.htm">Jewish Believers</a> - Jewish Christians who were grappling with the integration of Gentile believers and the role of the Mosaic Law in salvation. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul_and_barnabas.htm">Paul and Barnabas</a> - Apostles who were present at the council, advocating for the acceptance of Gentile believers without the imposition of the Mosaic Law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/salvation_by_grace_alone.htm">Salvation by Grace Alone</a> Salvation is a gift from God, not earned by human effort or adherence to the law. This truth should humble us and lead us to rely solely on God's grace. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The Jerusalem Council's decision underscores the importance of unity among believers, regardless of cultural or ethnic backgrounds. We should strive for unity in our churches today, embracing diversity as a strength. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_law.htm">The Role of the Law</a> While the law reveals God's standards, it is not the means of salvation. Understanding the purpose of the law helps us appreciate the grace offered through Jesus Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_works.htm">Faith and Works</a> While we are saved by grace through faith, genuine faith will produce good works. Our lives should reflect the transformative power of God's grace. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The gospel is for all people, Jew and Gentile alike. We should be proactive in sharing the message of grace with everyone, breaking down barriers that hinder the spread of the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 15</a> <a href="/q/what_is_mid-acts_dispensationalism.htm">What defines Mid-Acts Dispensationalism?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_justification.htm">What does the Bible say about justification?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_prayer_and_fasting.htm">What does the Bible say about prayer and fasting?</a> <a href="/q/is_circumcision_needed_(gen_17_10_vs_gal_5_6).htm">Is circumcision necessary? (Genesis 17:10 vs. Galatians 5:6)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) We believe that through the grace . . .--This comes, in what we may well regard as a summary of St. Peter's speech, as the closing argument. The Pharisee might regard the Law as binding, but even he, if he believed in Christ, was compelled to confess that his hope of salvation was found in the work of Christ as the Saviour; and if so, then, as regards that hope, Jew and Gentile were on the same level, and the judgment that men could not be saved without the Law was but the inconsistency of an intolerant dogmatism, insisting on imposing that which was acknowledged to be profitless. It may be noted that this is the last appearance of St. Peter in the Acts, which from this period turns exclusively upon the work of St. Paul. For the subsequent history of the former, see Introduction to the Epistles of St. Peter.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - We shall be saved through the grace, etc., for through the grace... we shall be saved, A.V.; Jesus for Jesus Christ, A.V. and T.R.; in like manner for even, A.V. "How full of power are these words! The same that Paul says at large in the Epistle to the Romans, the same says Peter here" (Chrysost., ' Hem.,' 32.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/15-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>On the contrary, ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. we believe πιστεύομεν (pisteuomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. [it is] through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. grace χάριτος (charitos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. of τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [the] Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. [that] we are saved, σωθῆναι (sōthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4982.htm">Strong's 4982: </a> To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. just as τρόπον (tropon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> From the same as trope; a turn, i.e. mode or style; figuratively, deportment or character. they [are].” κἀκεῖνοι (kakeinoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2548.htm">Strong's 2548: </a> And he, she, it, and that. From kai and ekeinos; likewise that. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/15-11.htm">Acts 15:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/15-11.htm">Acts 15:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/15-11.htm">Acts 15:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/15-11.htm">Acts 15:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/15-11.htm">Acts 15:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/15-11.htm">Acts 15:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/15-11.htm">Acts 15:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/15-11.htm">Acts 15:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/15-11.htm">Acts 15:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/15-11.htm">Acts 15:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/15-11.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 15:11 But we believe that we are saved (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/15-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 15:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 15:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/15-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 15:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 15:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>