Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 21:21
And they are informed of thee - Reports respecting the conduct of Paul would be likely to be in circulation among all at Jerusalem. His remarkable conversion, his distinguished zeal, his success among the Gentiles, would make his conduct a subject of special interest. Evil-minded men among the Jews, who came up to Jerusalem from different places where he had been, would be likely to represent him as the decided enemy of the laws of Moses, and these reports would be likely to reach the ears of... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:26
Went for entered, A.V.; declaring the fulfillment for to signify the accomplishment, A.V.; the offering was for that an offering should be, A.V. Paul took the men . St. Paul's acquiescence in James's advice is an instance of what he says of himself ( 1 Corinthians 9:20 ), and is in accordance with his conduct in circumcising Timothy ( Acts 16:3 ). But that he did not attach any intrinsic importance even to circumcision, and much less to the minor Jewish ceremonies, is clear... read more