--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ACT15.8 And God, which knoweth the…" description: "\"“ACT15.8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; ACT15.9 And put no difference betwe..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/157/anonymous-1_faith_act15-8-and-god-which-knoweth-the-hearts_704190.jpg" --- # ACT15.8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them… ![“ACT15.8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; ACT15.9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/157/anonymous-1_faith_act15-8-and-god-which-knoweth-the-hearts_704190.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/157/anonymous-1_faith_act15-8-and-god-which-knoweth-the-hearts_704190.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/157/anonymous-1_faith_act15-8-and-god-which-knoweth-the-hearts_704190.jpg) > ““ACT15.8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;  ACT15.9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine knowledge of hearts leads to equality and purification through faith, guided by the Holy Spirit. **In simple terms:** God knows hearts, makes us equal, purifies by faith. Key Takeaway Seek humility and unity. Themes faith equality spirituality Mood reflective spiritual Type scriptural inspirational When to use this quote - church community - personal reflection - interfaith dialogue Key Concepts divine insight purification faith holy spirit Questions to Reflect On - How can we practice equal treatment in daily life? - What does purification by faith mean to you? 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