Act 15:14-17 | 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-- the honor of his name, or for His glory.

‏ Acts 15:14-17

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.