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The LORD has spoken— <a href="/esv/acts/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> that the remnant of mankind may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by my name, says the Lord, who makes these things <a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things <a href="/blb/acts/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that the remnant of men may seek out the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom has been called My name, upon them, says the Lord, doing these things, <a href="/kjv/acts/15.htm">King James Bible</a> That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things. <a href="/nkjv/acts/15.htm">New King James Version</a> So that the rest of mankind may seek the LORD, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the LORD who does all these things.’ <a href="/nasb_/acts/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME,’ <a href="/nasb/acts/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME,&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/acts/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> IN ORDER THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME,’ <a href="/lsb/acts/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME,’ <a href="/amp/acts/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES UPON WHOM MY NAME HAS BEEN INVOKED,’ <a href="/csb/acts/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> so that the rest of humanity may seek the Lord — even all the Gentiles who are called by my name — declares the Lord who makes these things <a href="/hcsb/acts/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> so the rest of humanity may seek the Lord— even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, declares the Lord who does these things, <a href="/asv/acts/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, And all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, <a href="/cev/acts/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then other nations will turn to me and be my chosen ones. I, the Lord, say this. <a href="/erv/acts/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, And all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, <a href="/gwt/acts/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> so that the survivors and all the people who aren't Jewish over whom my name is spoken, may search for the Lord, declares the Lord. <a href="/gnt/acts/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> And so all the rest of the human race will come to me, all the Gentiles whom I have called to be my own. <a href="/isv/acts/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> so that the rest of the people may search for the Lord, including all the gentiles who are called by my name,' declares the Lord. 'He is the one who has been doing these things <a href="/msb/acts/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does all these things. <a href="/net/acts/15.htm">NET Bible</a> so that the rest of humanity may seek the Lord, namely, all the Gentiles I have called to be my own,' says the Lord, who makes these things <a href="/nheb/acts/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that the rest of humanity may seek after the Lord, and all the nations who are called by my name, says the Lord, who makes these things <a href="/wbt/acts/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things. <a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In order that the rest of mankind may earnestly seek the Lord--even all the nations which are called by My name," <a href="/web/acts/15.htm">World English Bible</a> that the rest of men may seek after the Lord: all the Gentiles who are called by my name, says the Lord, who does all these things.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> That the remnant of men may seek after the LORD, "" And all the nations on whom My Name has been called, "" Says the LORD, who is doing all these things. <a href="/blb/acts/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that the remnant of men may seek out the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom has been called My name, upon them, says the Lord, doing these things, <a href="/ylt/acts/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> that the residue of men may seek after the Lord, and all the nations, upon whom My name hath been called, saith the Lord, who is doing all these things. <a href="/slt/acts/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> So that they remaining of men might seek out the Lord, and all the nations upon whom my name has been called upon them, says the Lord, making all these.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, and all nations upon whom my name is invoked, saith the Lord, who doth these things. <a href="/cpdv/acts/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that the rest of men may seek the Lord, along with all the nations over whom my name has been invoked, says the Lord, who does these things.’ <a href="/nabre/acts/15.htm">New American Bible</a> so that the rest of humanity may seek out the Lord, even all the Gentiles on whom my name is invoked. Thus says the Lord who accomplishes these things, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> so that all other peoples may seek the Lord— even all the Gentiles over whom my name has been called. Thus says the Lord, who has been making these things<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So that the men who remain may seek after the LORD, and also all the Gentiles upon whom my name is called; so said the LORD who does all these things. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> So that the rest of the children of men may seek THE LORD JEHOVAH, and all the nations upon which my name is called, says THE LORD JEHOVAH, who does all of these things.'<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> that the rest of men may seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name has been called, says the Lord, who does all these things. <a href="/godbey/acts/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in order that the residue of men may seek out the Lord, even all the Gentiles, on whom my name has been called upon them, says the Lord, who doeth these things <a href="/haweis/acts/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> that the residue of men may diligently seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles, among whom my name is invoked, even among them, saith the Lord, who doth all these things.?<RX 30.9.11-12> <a href="/mace/acts/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I will repair its ruins, and raise it up: that the rest of mankind, even all the nations, that profess my name, may seek the Lord. <a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In order that the rest of mankind may earnestly seek the Lord--even all the nations which are called by My name," <a href="/worrell/acts/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> that the residue of men may seek after the Lord, even all the gentiles upon whom My name has been called,' <a href="/worsley/acts/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> That the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, even all the nations, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord who doth all these things." <a href="/parallel/acts/15-17.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=4977" 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> …16‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, 17<a href="/greek/3704.htm" title="3704: hopōs (Conj) -- From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/2645.htm" title="2645: kataloipoi (Adj-NMP) -- Left behind; the rest, the remainder. From kata and loipoy; left down, i.e remaining.">remnant</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of men</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/1567.htm" title="1567: ekzētēsōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To seek out, seek out after, require. From ek and zeteo; to search out, i.e.investigate, crave, demand, worship.">may seek</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrion (N-AMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-NNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- 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/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnē (N-NNP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">Gentiles</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hous (RelPro-AMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/1941.htm" title="1941: epikeklētai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. ">are called</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">by My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-NNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name,</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">says</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">who does</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things</a> 18that have been known for ages.’…<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="/amos/9-11.htm">Amos 9:11-12</a> “In that day I will restore the fallen tent of David. I will repair its gaps, restore its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old, / that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this. <a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Isaiah 45:21-22</a> Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me. / Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. <a href="/romans/9-24.htm">Romans 9:24-26</a> including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles? / As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,” / and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’” <a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a> On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3</a> Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/zechariah/2-11.htm">Zechariah 2:11</a> “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. <a href="/zechariah/8-22.htm">Zechariah 8:22</a> And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” <a href="/jeremiah/12-15.htm">Jeremiah 12:15-16</a> But after I have uprooted them, I will once again have compassion on them and return each one to his inheritance and to his land. / And if they will diligently learn the ways of My people and swear by My name, saying, ‘As surely as the LORD lives’—just as they once taught My people to swear by Baal—then they will be established among My people. <a href="/hosea/1-10.htm">Hosea 1:10</a> Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’ <a href="/hosea/2-23.htm">Hosea 2:23</a> And I will sow her as My own in the land, and I will have compassion on ‘No Compassion.’ I will say to those called ‘Not My People,’ ‘You are My people,’ and they will say, ‘You are my God.’” <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a> For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18-21</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. / He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory. ... <a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16</a> I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, on whom my name is called, said the Lord, who does all these things.the residue.<a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a> And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a> The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.<a href="/psalms/22-26.htm">Psalm 22:26,27</a> The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever… the Gentiles.<a href="/genesis/48-16.htm">Genesis 48:16</a> The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.<a href="/numbers/6-27.htm">Numbers 6:27</a> And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.<a href="/isaiah/43-7.htm">Isaiah 43:7</a> Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.who.<a href="/numbers/24-23.htm">Numbers 24:23</a> And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!<a href="/isaiah/45-7.htm">Isaiah 45:7,8</a> I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things… <a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a> And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/acts/15-14.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/hosea/2-17.htm">Invoked</a> <a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/acts/15-14.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Remnant</a> <a href="/mark/16-13.htm">Residue</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Search</a> <a href="/acts/11-25.htm">Seek</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-20.htm">Invoked</a> <a href="/acts/19-35.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/acts/16-22.htm">Order</a> <a href="/romans/9-27.htm">Remnant</a> <a href="/exodus/10-5.htm">Residue</a> <a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Search</a> <a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Seek</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>so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord This phrase highlights the concept of a "remnant," which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, referring to a small, faithful group preserved by God. In the Old Testament, the remnant often refers to the Israelites who remain faithful to God despite widespread apostasy (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/10-20.htm">Isaiah 10:20-22</a>). Here, it suggests that God's plan includes not only Israel but also a faithful group from among the nations. The idea of seeking the Lord is a call to repentance and faith, emphasizing that salvation is available to those who earnestly seek God (<a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a>).and all the Gentiles who are called by My name This phrase underscores the inclusion of Gentiles in God's redemptive plan, a significant theme in the New Testament. The early church grappled with the question of whether Gentiles needed to follow Jewish law to be saved. <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a> addresses this issue, affirming that Gentiles are part of God's people through faith in Christ, not adherence to the law. The phrase "called by My name" indicates a divine selection and identity, echoing Old Testament passages where God calls Israel by His name (<a href="/isaiah/43-7.htm">Isaiah 43:7</a>). It signifies belonging and covenant relationship, now extended to Gentiles.says the Lord who does these things This phrase affirms the sovereignty and initiative of God in salvation history. It is God who orchestrates the inclusion of the Gentiles, fulfilling His promises and prophecies. The reference to "the Lord" emphasizes His authority and faithfulness. This aligns with the prophetic tradition, where God declares His actions and purposes (<a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10-11</a>). It reassures believers that the unfolding of God's plan is certain and rooted in His character and promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a> The leader of the Jerusalem church who speaks during the council, providing wisdom and scriptural backing for the inclusion of Gentiles. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem_council.htm">Jerusalem Council</a> A pivotal meeting of early church leaders to discuss the inclusion of Gentiles in the Christian faith without requiring adherence to all Jewish laws. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish people who are being welcomed into the faith, highlighting the expansion of the Gospel beyond ethnic Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to God, who orchestrates the inclusion of the Gentiles as part of His divine plan. 5. <a href="/topical/a/amos.htm">Amos</a> The Old Testament prophet whose words are quoted by James to support the inclusion of Gentiles, showing the fulfillment of prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_inclusive_plan.htm">God's Inclusive Plan</a> God's plan of salvation extends beyond ethnic and cultural boundaries, inviting all people to seek Him. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The inclusion of Gentiles is not a new idea but a fulfillment of God's promises through the prophets. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The early church's decision at the Jerusalem Council models how believers can embrace diversity while maintaining unity in Christ. <a href="/topical/d/divine_calling.htm">Divine Calling</a> The phrase "called by My name" emphasizes that God initiates the relationship with both Jews and Gentiles, underscoring His sovereignty. <a href="/topical/m/mission_to_the_nations.htm">Mission to the Nations</a> Believers are encouraged to participate in God's mission by sharing the Gospel with all people, reflecting His heart for the nations.<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_does_the_bible_say_on_blood_donation.htm">What does the Bible say about donating blood?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_paul's_collection_delivery.htm">How can we verify, historically or archaeologically, that the collection Paul mentions in 2 Corinthians 8 was actually delivered to, and used by, the intended recipients in Jerusalem?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_james_cite_amos_in_acts_15.htm">Acts 15:13-21 - Why does James cite Amos if the context of Amos 9 doesn't clearly align with the Gentiles' situation in this account?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_unity_with_denominational_divides.htm">How do we reconcile the command to be 'one in spirit and purpose' (Philippians 2:2) with the division and differing doctrines evident among Christian denominations today?</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>(17) That the residue of men . . .--The Hebrew gives, as in our version, "That they may possess the remnant of Edom and of all the heathen which are called by my name." The LXX. translators either paraphrased the passage, so as to give a wider and more general view of its teaching, or followed a reading in which the Hebrew for "man" (Adam) took the place of Edom. It will be seen that the argument of St. James turns upon the Greek rendering. The "name of God" was to be "called" upon by those who were "the residue of men," i.e., all that were outside the pale of Israel. So understood, the words became, of course, a prediction of the conversion of the Gentiles, and to the uncritical habits of the time, accustomed to Targums or Paraphrases of many parts of Scripture, the LXX. was for all but the stricter and more bigoted Hebraists, as authoritative as the original.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - May for might, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/15-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>so that ὅπως (hopōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3704.htm">Strong's 3704: </a> From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual). the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. remnant κατάλοιποι (kataloipoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2645.htm">Strong's 2645: </a> Left behind; the rest, the remainder. From kata and loipoy; left down, i.e remaining. of men ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. may seek ἐκζητήσωσιν (ekzētēsōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1567.htm">Strong's 1567: </a> To seek out, seek out after, require. From ek and zeteo; to search out, i.e.investigate, crave, demand, worship. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative 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. Lord, Κύριον (Kyrion) Noun - Accusative 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <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. Gentiles ἔθνη (ethnē) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. who οὓς (hous) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. bear ἐπικέκληται (epikeklētai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1941.htm">Strong's 1941: </a> (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. name, ὄνομά (onoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. says λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. [the] Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative 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. who does ποιῶν (poiōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. these things ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/15-17.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 15:17 That the rest of men may seek (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/15-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 15:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 15:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/15-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 15:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 15:18" /></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>