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Acts 21

Acts 21:23

Paul’s Arrival at Jerusalem · Acts 21:17–26
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Translations

Modern
Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow.
Traditional
Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;
Literal
Therefore do this that we say to you. With us there are four men having a vow on themselves.
Latin
Hoc ergo fac quod tibi dicimus. Sunt nobis viri quatuor, votum habentes super se.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow.

Notes

Acts 21:20–25

The leaders of the Jerusalem church urged Paul to strengthen his credibility. They encouraged him to demonstrate that he was not teaching Jews to abandon the laws of Moses. Meanwhile, the leaders did not force Jewish rules on Gentile converts. They had determined these terms earlier and would respect them (15:22–29).

Events

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) James (Person) Letter of James Nazarite, Nazirite Paul the Apostle Persecution Vow, Vows

Topics

Bigotry in Opposing the Preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles Diplomacy: Paul, in Performing Certain Temple Services to Placate Jewish Believers Judaism: Judaizers Were a Corrupt Form of Christianity Law: Temporary Meekness: Paul Paul is Received by the Brethren Gladly Prudence in Performing Temple Rites Public Opinion: Concessions to James and the Christian Elders, Who Required Paul to Observe Certain Rites Tact: The Group Decision at Jerusalem Vows of Certain Jews with Paul