Acts 21:26

Translations

Modern

So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them.

Traditional

Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.

Literal

Then Paul, having taken the men on the following day, having been purified with them, entered into the temple, declaring the fulfillment of the days of the purification until the offering was offered for each one of them.

Latin

Tunc Paulus, assumptis viris, postera die purificatus cum illis intravit in templum, annuntians expletionem dierum purificationis, donec offerretur pro unoquoque eorum oblatio.

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Greek

English

So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them.

Notes

Acts 21:26–36

The concerns of the Christian leaders were well-founded (21:20–25). When Paul and the other men had almost completed their vow, some Jews from Asia falsely accused Paul and raised a mob against him. They intended to kill Paul, but the Roman commander rescued him.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Paul visits elders in Jerusalemc. AD 54

Related verses

Acts 24:18
At the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia
Numbers 6:13–20
Now this is the law of the Nazirite when his time of separation is complete: He must be brought to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting,
Acts 21:24
Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.
1 Corinthians 9:20
To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law.

People

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Judaizers Persecution

Topics

Fraternity: The Nazarites, Vows of Meekness: Paul Paul: Enters the Temple Courtyard Prudence in Performing Temple Rites Public Opinion: Concessions to James and the Christian Elders, Who Required Paul to Observe Certain Rites Purification of Paul, to Show his Fidelity to the Law Purifications or Baptisms of Nazarites After Vow Expired Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Paul Observes the Rights of Vows of Certain Jews with Paul

Acts 21:26

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