Acts 15:17
New International Version
that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, even all the Gentiles who bear my name, says the Lord, who does these things’ —

New Living Translation
so that the rest of humanity might seek the LORD, including the Gentiles— all those I have called to be mine. The LORD has spoken—

English Standard Version
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

Berean Standard Bible
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

Berean Literal Bible
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,

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
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.’

New American Standard Bible
SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME,’

NASB 1995
SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME,’

NASB 1977
IN ORDER THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME,’

Legacy Standard Bible
SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME,’

Amplified Bible
SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, AND ALL THE GENTILES UPON WHOM MY NAME HAS BEEN INVOKED,’

Christian Standard Bible
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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
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,

American Standard Version
That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, And all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called,

Contemporary English Version
Then other nations will turn to me and be my chosen ones. I, the Lord, say this.

English Revised Version
That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, And all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
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.

Good News Translation
And so all the rest of the human race will come to me, all the Gentiles whom I have called to be my own.

International Standard Version
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

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
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

New Heart English Bible
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

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Weymouth New Testament
In order that the rest of mankind may earnestly seek the Lord--even all the nations which are called by My name,"

World English Bible
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.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
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.

Berean Literal Bible
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,

Young's Literal Translation
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.

Smith's Literal Translation
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.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
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.’

New American Bible
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,

New Revised Standard Version
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
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
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.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
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.'
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
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.

Godbey New Testament
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

Haweis New Testament
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.”

Mace New Testament
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.

Weymouth New Testament
In order that the rest of mankind may earnestly seek the Lord--even all the nations which are called by My name,"

Worrell New Testament
that the residue of men may seek after the Lord, even all the gentiles upon whom My name has been called,'

Worsley New Testament
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."

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Council at Jerusalem
16‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, 17so 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 18that have been known for ages.’…

Cross References
Amos 9:11-12
“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.

Isaiah 45:21-22
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.

Romans 9:24-26
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.’”

Isaiah 11:10
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.

Isaiah 42:6
“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,

Isaiah 49:6
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.”

Isaiah 60:3
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Zechariah 2:11
“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.

Zechariah 8:22
And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.”

Jeremiah 12:15-16
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.

Hosea 1:10
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.’

Hosea 2:23
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.’”

Malachi 1:11
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.

Matthew 12:18-21
“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. ...

John 10:16
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.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

Genesis 22:18
And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

Genesis 49:10
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.

Psalm 22:26,27
The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever…

the Gentiles.

Genesis 48:16
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.

Numbers 6:27
And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.

Isaiah 43:7
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.

Numbers 24:23
And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!

Isaiah 45:7,8
I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things

Daniel 4:35
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?

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Acts 15
1. Great dissensions arise regarding circumcision.
5. The apostles consult about it,
22. and send their determination by letters to the churches.
36. Paul and Barnabas, thinking to visit the brothers together,
39. disagree, and travel different ways.














so that
This phrase indicates purpose or result. In the context of Acts 15, it connects the preceding discussion about God's work among the Gentiles with the intended outcome. The Greek word "ὅπως" (hopōs) is often used to express purpose, showing that God's actions are intentional and directed towards a specific goal. This highlights the divine orchestration in the unfolding plan of salvation, emphasizing that God's actions are purposeful and aimed at bringing people to Himself.

the remnant of men
The term "remnant" refers to a small remaining quantity of something. Biblically, it often denotes a faithful group preserved by God. The Greek word "κατάλοιπος" (kataloipos) suggests those who remain after others have been removed or have fallen away. Historically, this concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where God preserves a faithful remnant of Israel. Here, it extends to include those among the Gentiles who will turn to God, indicating the inclusivity of God's salvation plan.

may seek the Lord
The phrase "seek the Lord" implies an active pursuit of God, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. The Greek word "ἐκζητέω" (ekzēteō) means to search out or strive after. This seeking is not passive but involves a deliberate turning towards God, reflecting a heart transformation. It underscores the idea that God desires a relationship with humanity, and He makes Himself available to those who earnestly seek Him.

and all the Gentiles
The inclusion of "all the Gentiles" signifies the universal scope of the Gospel. The Greek word "ἔθνος" (ethnos) refers to nations or peoples distinct from the Jewish nation. This phrase highlights the breaking down of ethnic and cultural barriers, fulfilling the promise that God's salvation would extend beyond Israel to all nations. It reflects the early church's understanding that the Gospel is for everyone, not just a select group.

who are called by My name
This phrase indicates a divine calling and ownership. The Greek word "καλέω" (kaleō) means to call or invite. Being "called by My name" signifies a special relationship and identity given by God. In the biblical context, a name represents character and authority. Thus, those called by God's name are invited into His family, bearing His identity and reflecting His character to the world.

says the Lord
This phrase asserts divine authority and authenticity. The Greek word "λέγω" (legō) is used for speaking or declaring. When the Lord speaks, it carries the weight of divine truth and certainty. This assurance from God Himself underscores the reliability of His promises and the certainty of His plans coming to fruition.

who does these things
This final phrase emphasizes God's active role in the unfolding of His plan. The Greek word "ποιέω" (poieō) means to make or do, indicating that God is the one orchestrating these events. It reassures believers that God is not passive but actively working to bring about His purposes. This divine activity is a source of hope and confidence for the church, knowing that God's plans are being accomplished in His perfect timing.

(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.

Verse 17. - May for might, A.V.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
so that
ὅπως (hopōs)
Conjunction
Strong's 3704: 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
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 2645: Left behind; the rest, the remainder. From kata and loipoy; left down, i.e remaining.

of men
ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: 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
Strong's 1567: 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
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

all
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: 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
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.

who
οὓς (hous)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

bear
ἐπικέκληται (epikeklētai)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1941: (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
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

name,
ὄνομά (onoma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: 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
Strong's 3004: (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
Strong's 2962: 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
Strong's 4160: (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
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.


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