Acts 21:14

Translations

Modern

When he would not be dissuaded, we quieted down and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”

Traditional

And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

Literal

And he not being persuaded, we were silent, having said, “The will of the Lord be done.”

Latin

Et cum ei suadere non possemus, quievimus, dicentes: Domini voluntas fiat.

Interlinear

Greek

English

When he would not be dissuaded, we quieted down and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”

Notes

Acts 21:11–14

Despite Agabus’s prediction of suffering and the believers’ begging Paul not to go to Jerusalem, Paul was ready even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus. Luke emphasizes Paul’s courage, determination, and heroism as a Christian missionary who would let nothing interfere with his mission. See study note on 21:4–6.

Acts 21:1–18

This “we” passage (see study notes on 16:10; 20:5–15) covers Paul’s journey from Miletus to Jerusalem at the close of the third missionary journey.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Voyage from Miletus to Jerusalem

Related verses

Luke 22:42
“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”
Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Matthew 26:42
A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”
Matthew 6:10
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
2 Samuel 15:25–26
Then the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, He will bring me back and let me see both it and His dwelling place again.
2 Kings 20:19
But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “Will there not at least be peace and security in my lifetime?”
Genesis 43:14
May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”
Luke 11:2
So Jesus told them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come.
1 Samuel 3:18
So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Luke (Person) Luke, Gospel of Paul the Apostle Persecution Travel

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Character: Firmness: Paul Luke: To Jerusalem Paul: Departs for Caesarea Prudence: His Lack of Resignation: Disciples Resignation: Exemplified

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