Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:18
V. PAUL IN COUNCIL WITH JAMES ARREST SENT TO CESAREA, Acts 21:18 to Acts 23:35. 1. Paul, James, and Elders , Acts 21:18-25 . 18. Went in with us As principal with his followers. This is a formal and fully appointed assemblage on both sides. James Our readers may trace him through our notes on Matthew 10:3; John 7:3; Acts 1:14-15 entire. A fuller portraiture of his remarkable character we hope to furnish introductory to the Epistle of James. No contemporaneous proof whatever exists... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:17
17. Come to Jerusalem The terminus of Paul’s third missionary tour, begun at Acts 18:23. where see notes. Brethren… gladly It was doubtless cheering to Paul, saddened with the dark predictions of change and death at Jerusalem, to meet the face of smiling friends. These were the friends of his Cesarean friends, the progressive party of the Church, sympathizers with Christian Gentilism and its apostle. HISTORIC REVIEW Paul’s entrance into Jerusalem calls for a brief history of Judea from... read more