使徒行传 21:21-26 CUVS

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:23

We have four men which have a vow - From the shaving of the head, mentioned immediately after, it is evident that the four men in question were under the vow of Nazariteship; and that the days of their vow were nearly at an end, as they were about to shave their heads; for, during the time of the Nazariteship, the hair was permitted to grow, and only shaven off at the termination of the vow. Among the Jews, it was common to make vows to God on extraordinary occasions; and that of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:24

Be at charges with them - Or, rather, be at charges for them: help them to bear the expense of that vow. Eight lambs, four rams, besides oil, flour, etc., were the expenses on this occasion. See the notes on Numbers 6:1-21 (note). Thou - walkest orderly and keepest the law - Perhaps this advice meant no more than, Show them, by such means as are now in thy power, that thou art not an enemy to Moses; that thou dost still consider the law to be holy, and the commandment holy, just, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:25

As touching the Gentiles - See the notes on Acts 15:1-21 (note), and the additional observations at the end of that chapter. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:26

To signify the accomplishment, etc. - Διαγγελλων , Declaring the accomplishment, etc. As this declaration was made to the priest, the sense of the passage is the following, if we suppose Paul to have made an offering for himself, as well as the four men: "The next day, Paul, taking the four men, began to purify, set himself apart, or consecrate himself with them; entering into the temple, he publicly declared to the priests that he would observe the separation of a Nazarite, and continue... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:22

Verse 22− 22.The multitude must needs come together. The verb is a verb neuter, as if they should say, the multitude must of necessity come together. For it had been an absurd thing that an apostle, of such rare report, should not come before the whole multitude of the faithful. For if he had eschewed the light and sight of people, the sinister suspicion might have been increased. Nevertheless, we see how modestly the elders behaved themselves in nourishing concord, when as they prevent the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:23

Verse 23− 23.Do that which we say to thee. The elders seem (as I said even now) to be fallen unto a foolish pampering [indulgence] through too much love of their nation. But the manifest judgment of that thing − (476) dependeth upon the circumstances which are hid from us at this day: yet they knew them well. The whole body almost did consist upon [of] Jews, so that they needed not to fear the offending of the Gentiles. For in other regions this was the cause of departure, − (477) because... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:24

Verse 24− 24.Which they have heard of thee are nothing. They seem to persuade Paul to dissemble. For the rumor rose not upon nothing, that he did call away the Jews from the ceremonies, and that he did not walk in observing the law. But we must remember that which I said even now, that it was sufficient for Paul and the elders, if they could remove the slander which was unjustly raised, to wit, that he was a revolt [apostate] from the law, and there might a better opportunity be offered... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:25

Verse 25− 25.And as concerning those which have believed. They add this lest they be thought to go about to take away or call back that liberty which they had granted to the Gentiles, so that they may be burdened with some prejudice. But, in the mean season, they seem to keep the Jews in bondage, from which they set free the Gentiles alone in plain words. I answer, forasmuch as the estate of all was alike, like liberty was granted to both. But there is mention made of the Jews, who were so... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:26

Verse 26− 26.Whereas some accuse Paul of subtilty, − (483) as if he did play the hypocrite, I have before refuted this. Yet I do not deny but that he granted to do thus much at the request of the brethren, being thereunto in a manner enforced. Therefore, it hath more color, and is (as they say) more disputable, that he was too easily entreated, and too ready to obey; and yet I do not admit that which some men say, that it went not well with Paul, because, taking upon him a new and unwonted... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:15-26

Arrival and reception at Jerusalem. Notice— I. THE DECIDED ADVANCE IN THE MINDS OF THE LEADING DISCIPLES AMONG THE JEWS . 1. They gladly welcomed Paul, and heard his narrative of missionary work, which included labor among the Gentiles. They glorified God for it. 2. They made no demand upon Paul as to renouncing his advanced position, but acquiesced in it. 3. They must have resisted the extreme Judaistic party in order to do so. II. THE ... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:26

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:23

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:15-26

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