Act 15:17 | JFB | STEP | 14-17. Simeon —a Hebrew variation of Simon, as in ; ( Greek ), the Jewish and family name of Peter. hath declared how God at the first —answering to Peter's own expression "a good while ago" ( ). did visit the Gentiles to take out of them —in the exercise of His adorable sovereignty. a people for his name

Acts 15:17

14-17. Simeon—a Hebrew variation of Simon, as in 2Pe 1:1; (Greek), the Jewish and family name of Peter.

hath declared how God at the first—answering to Peter's own expression "a good while ago" (Ac 15:7).

did visit the Gentiles to take out of them—in the exercise of His adorable sovereignty.

a people for his name—the honor of his name, or for His glory.