Acts 21:23-26 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 21:15-26

In these verses we have, I. Paul's journey to Jerusalem from Caesarea, and the company that went along with him. 1. They took up their carriages, their bag and baggage, and as it should seem, like poor travellers or soldiers, were their own porters; so little had they of change of raiment. Omnia mea mecum porto?My property is all about me. Some think they had with them the money that was collected in the churches of Macedonia and Achaia for the poor saints at Jerusalem. If they could have... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 21:17-26

21:17-26 When we arrived in Jerusalem the brethren received us gladly. On the next day Paul along with us went to visit James; and all the elders were present. He greeted them and recounted one by one the things which God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. When they heard the story they glorified God. They said to him, "You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews who have accepted the faith. Now they are all devotees of the Law. They have heard rumours about... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 21:23

Do therefore this that we say to thee ,.... This is said not as commanding, but as advising; and not to what was a duty, and necessary to be done as such, but as a point of prudence: we have four men which have a vow on them ; that is, there were four men who were of the church at Jerusalem, believers in Christ, but weak ones, who were zealous of the law, and bigots to it, and who had voluntarily vowed a vow of the Nazarites; see Numbers 6:2 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 21:24

Them take, and purify, thyself with them ,.... That is, join thyself to them, make one of their number, and attend to the rules prescribed to a Nazarite, who is to be holy to the Lord; and in case of any ceremonial uncleanness, is to be cleansed, or purified in the manner directed, Numbers 6:5 . And be at charges with them ; join with them in the expense, for the offerings to be made at the end of the vows, or when the days of separation are fulfilled, Numbers 6:13 . That they may... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 21:25

As touching the Gentiles which believe ,.... This is said, to show that the Jews were not offended with Paul, for not insisting upon the circumcision of the believing Gentiles, and their conformity to the ceremonial law; and to remove an objection that Paul might make, that should he comply with this advice, and the believing Gentiles should hear of it, it might be a stumblingblock and a snare to them; who by his example, might think themselves obliged to regard the law: Beza's ancient copy... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 21:26

Then Paul took the men ,.... The four men that had the vow on them; he joined himself to them, and put himself in the same condition, and under a like vow: this he did, not as what he thought himself bound to do in obedience to the law, and much less as necessary to salvation; but to satisfy weak minds, and remove their prejudices, that he might gain them, and be useful to them; and in such a case he would very easily and readily condescend; but when such like things were insisted upon as... read more

Adam Clarke

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 21:15-26

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 21:17-26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 21:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 21:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 21:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 21:26

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

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