Acts 21:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 21:8-14

We have here Paul and his company arrived at length at Caesarea, where he designed to make some stay, it being the place where the gospel was first preached to the Gentiles, and the Holy Ghost fell upon them, Acts 10:1, 44. Now here we are told, I. Who it was that entertained Paul and his company at Caesarea. He seldom had occasion to go to a public house, but, wherever he came, some friend or other took him in, and bade him welcome. Observe, those that had sailed together parted when the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 21:1-16

21:1-16 When we had torn ourselves away from them and had set sail, we sailed a straight course and came to Cos; on the next day we reached Rhodes; and from there we came to Patara. There we found a ship which was sailing across to Phoenicia and we embarked on her and set sail. After we had sighted Cyprus and had left it behind on the left hand side we sailed on to Syria and came down to Tyre, for there the ship was to discharge her cargo. We sought out the disciples and we stayed there for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 21:14

And when he would not be persuaded ,.... But was determined to go to Jerusalem at all events: we ceased ; both from tears and arguments: saying, the will of the Lord be done ; which was right, and to which they ought to have submitted, and acquiesced in at first, without using any arguments to have dissuaded the apostle from going to Jerusalem; since they might have concluded from Agabus's prophecy, that it was the will of the Lord he should go thither, and be bound; and the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:14

The will of the Lord be done - May that which is most for his glory take place! They plainly saw from the prophecy what would take place, if Paul went to Jerusalem; and every one saw that he had power to go, or not to go. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:14

Verse 14− 14.We ceased saying. If they had thought that he ran rashly unto death, they would not have ceased so. Therefore, they yield lest they resist the Holy Spirit, whereby they understand that Paul is governed. For that which they had heard before, by the mouth of Paul, that he was drawn, as it were, by the bands of the Spirit, was quite out of their heads by reason of the sorrow which they had conceived; but when they be taught again that it was the will of God that it should be so, they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:1-14

The steadfast purpose. One of the most difficult problems of practical life is to know what are the fixed points on which we must not give way, and to which all other considerations must yield, and what are the points which may be yielded under the pressure of conflicting circumstances. A man may be very conscientious, and yet most grievously mistaken, if by his obstinacy on indifferent matters he imperils or defeats great and important results which are incompatible with those smaller... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:1-16

Incidents by the way. I. THE POWER OF CHRISTIAN LOVE TO BRING THE UNKNOWN NEAR . At Tyre Christian disciples, loving Christian hearts, are found. They warn Paul against possible coming dangers, they entertain the little band, and dismiss them with commendatory prayer. " The finding of disciples must have been a main feature in the diaries of the apostle." To meet with welcome, with hospitality, with congenial discourse upon journeys,—how refreshing! Well may it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:1-17

Human affection and sacred service. God has so made us and so related us that we find ourselves closely and tenderly attached, one to another, in various bonds. It is impossible that these should not have great influence on our minds as the children and servants of God, great effect on our lives as co-workers with Christ. What is that effect? I. HUMAN AFFECTION WAS A LARGE CONTRIBUTION TO OFFER TO SACRED SERVICE . We find it inciting all the disciples, including... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:7-14

Tyro to Caesarea: the will of God it, the heart of his servant. As the days went on, the pressure upon the heart of Paul increased. The house of Philip the evangelist the scene of the last great test of his preparation for the future. The four virgin daughters, and Agabus from Jerusalem, repeated the prophetic warnings; but no one said by the voice of the Spirit, "Go not." Human voices must sometimes be resisted. Weeping may break a heart, but it ought not to break a resolution formed in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:14

The will of the Lord , etc. A beautiful application of the petition in the Lord's prayer, "Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven" (comp. Luke 22:42 ). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 21:8-14

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 21:1-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 21:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:7-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 21:14

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