Acts 21:4-24

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:23-24

“Do therefore this that we say to you. We have four men who have a vow on them. These take, and purify yourself with them, and be at charges for them, that they may shave their heads, and all will know that there is no truth in the things of which they have been informed concerning you, but that you yourself also walk in an orderly way, keeping the law.” So their suggestion was that he meet the costs of four young Jewish Christian men who were involved in a Nazirite vow. This would involve him... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:1-6

Acts 21:1-Joshua : . From Miletus to Tyre.— The sailing is by day, with a following wind ( cf. Acts 20:15). After “ Patara” D adds “ and Myra,” where Paul touched on his journey to Rome (see Acts 27:5). Vessels from the East for Rome made for Myra and coasted from there. The vessel from Assos in which Paul was, whether or not chartered for the party, probably went no further than Patara or Myra; he had to tranship, and the rest of his voyage was on the open sea, past the SW. corner of... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:7-14

Acts 21:7-2 Chronicles : . To Cæ sarea.— From Tyre to Ptolemais (p. 28 ) is 20 miles. The stay there is brief; the journey from Ptolemais to Cæ sarea, about 30 miles, was probably by land. Philip arrived at Cæ sarea after his meeting with the eunuch ( Acts 8:40); he still lived there and he received the party. None of the prophecies of his daughters on this occasion are given; the visit lasted some days, and if Philip was one of the Twelve as well as one of the Seven of Acts 6, much would... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:15

Acts 21:15 f. To Jerusalem.—“ We packed up” is probably nearer the original than either AV or RV (see mg.) . The arrangement of quarters at Jerusalem for the party is interesting; but D and the Philox. Syriac read: “ when we came to a certain village we found quarters with Mnason.” The journey was 65 miles; they would be more than one night on the way. read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:17-26

Acts 21:17-Ezekiel : . Arrival at Jerusalem: Paul’ s Nazirite Vow. Acts 21:17 gives the general impression on both sides when Paul arrived; in Acts 21:18 he presents himself to James with his retinue, and finds the elders, i.e. the governing body of the Church ( Acts 11:30), assembled to receive them. His report to them is given as in Acts 14:27, Acts 15:4. Nothing is said of the subvention from the churches of Macedonia and Greece. The elders have already been considering Paul’ s arrival,... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 21:4

Seven days; they tarried the rather so long, that they might worship and serve the Lord on his day together. Through the Spirit; by the Spirit of prophecy they foretold his sufferings at Jerusalem, which afterward accordingly befell unto him; and they, being ignorant of his undertaking that journey at God’s command, out of commiseration and pity dissuade St. Paul from going to such a place, where they foresaw that he should suffer so much: and this, it is said, they did through the Spirit,... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 21:5

They all brought us on our way; to show their greater respect unto him, being loth to part with him so long as it was possible for them to enjoy him; so that they did not despise his temptation that was in the flesh, Galatians 4:14 but it is truly strange what follows, that he was received by them as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. Kneeled down on the shore; this the Jews on extraordinary occasions were wont to do, whilst the temple itself were standing, viz. make every place a place of... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 21:6

Had taken our leave one of another; as Acts 20:1, embracing one another at their parting. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 21:7

We came to Ptolemais; so far forth as to Ptolemais, a city in Phenicia, so called from one of the Ptolemies, king of Egypt; and is thought to be the same with Accho, mentioned Judges 1:31, which ancient name is yet retained in the Syriac translation. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 21:8

Caesarea; that which was called Caesarea Stratonis, to distinguish it from Caesarea Philippi, at the foot of Mount Libanus, as also from another city of that name in Cappadocia; they having been all so called in honour of Caesar, to flatter and perpetuate that family. The Caesarea here spoken of was in Palestine, and is mentioned Acts 10:1; Acts 18:22. The evangelist; whose office and charge it was to publish the gospel, which Timothy is exhorted to do, 2 Timothy 4:5. This office is placed... read more

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