28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
28 It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements:
28 For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay on you no greater burden than these requirements:
28 It seemed to the Holy Spirit and to us that you should not be saddled with any crushing burden, but be responsible only for these bare necessities:
28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things:
28 "For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay no greater burden on you than these few requirements:
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 15:28
Commentary on Acts 15:22-35
(Read Acts 15:22-35)
Being warranted to declare themselves directed by the immediate influence of the Holy Ghost, the apostles and disciples were assured that it seemed good unto God the Holy Spirit, as well as to them, to lay upon the converts no other burden than the things before mentioned, which were necessary, either on their own account, or from present circumstances. It was a comfort to hear that carnal ordinances were no longer imposed on them, which perplexed the conscience, but could not purify or pacify it; and that those who troubled their minds were silenced, so that the peace of the church was restored, and that which threatened division was removed. All this was consolation for which they blessed God. Many others were at Antioch. Where many labour in the word and doctrine, yet there may be opportunity for us: the zeal and usefulness of others should stir us up, not lay us asleep.