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Text -- Acts 21:18 (NET)

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21:18 The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were there.
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · James a son of Zebedee; brother of John; an apostle,a son of Alpheus; an apostle,a brother of Jesus; writer of the epistle of James,the father (or brother) of the apostle Judas
 · Paul a man from Tarsus who persecuted the church but became a missionary and writer of 13 Epistles


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Synagogue | Paul | PAUL, THE APOSTLE, 5 | Opinion, Public | Luke | LYCIA | John | James | JAMES, EPISTLE OF | JAMES THE LESS | Elder | CHRONOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT | BIBLE, THE, IV CANONICITY | Apostle | APOSTOLIC AGE | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 13-OUTLINE | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 1-7 | more
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Robertson , Wesley , JFB , Clarke , Calvin , TSK

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TSK Synopsis , Combined Bible , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Barclay , Constable , College , McGarvey

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Act 21:18 - -- The day following ( tēi epiousēi ). As in Act 20:15 which see.

The day following ( tēi epiousēi ).

As in Act 20:15 which see.

Robertson: Act 21:18 - -- Went in ( eisēiei ). Imperfect active of eiseimi , old classic verb used only four times in the N.T. (Act 3:3; Act 21:18, Act 21:26; Heb 9:6), a ma...

Went in ( eisēiei ).

Imperfect active of eiseimi , old classic verb used only four times in the N.T. (Act 3:3; Act 21:18, Act 21:26; Heb 9:6), a mark of the literary style rather than the colloquial Koiné[28928]š use of eiserchomai . Together with us to James (sun hēmin pros Iakōbon ). So then Luke is present. The next use of "we"is in Act 27:1 when they leave Caesarea for Rome, but it is not likely that Luke was away from Paul in Jerusalem and Caesarea. The reports of what was done and said in both places is so full and minute that it seems reasonable that Luke got first hand information here whatever his motive was for so full an account of these legal proceedings to be discussed later. There are many details that read like an eye witness’ s story (Act 21:30, Act 21:35, Act 21:40; Act 22:2, Act 22:3; Act 23:12, etc.). It was probably the house of James (pros and para so used often).

Robertson: Act 21:18 - -- And all the elders were present ( pantes te paregenonto hoi presbuteroi ). Clearly James is the leading elder and the others are his guests in a form...

And all the elders were present ( pantes te paregenonto hoi presbuteroi ).

Clearly James is the leading elder and the others are his guests in a formal reception to Paul. It is noticeable that the apostles are not mentioned, though both elders and apostles are named at the Conference in Acts chapter 15. It would seem that the apostles are away on preaching tours. The whole church was not called together probably because of the known prejudice against Paul created by the Judaizers.

Wesley: Act 21:18 - -- That it might appear we are all of one mind, to James - Commonly called the Lord's brother; the only apostle then presiding over the Churches in Judea...

That it might appear we are all of one mind, to James - Commonly called the Lord's brother; the only apostle then presiding over the Churches in Judea.

JFB: Act 21:17-19 - -- The disciples generally, as distinguished from the official reception recorded in Act 21:18.

The disciples generally, as distinguished from the official reception recorded in Act 21:18.

JFB: Act 21:18 - -- To "report himself" formally to the acknowledged head of the church at Jerusalem, and his associates in office. See on Act 15:13. Had any other of the...

To "report himself" formally to the acknowledged head of the church at Jerusalem, and his associates in office. See on Act 15:13. Had any other of the apostles been in Jerusalem on that occasion, it could hardly fail to have been noted.

Clarke: Act 21:18 - -- Went in with us unto James - This was James the Less, son of Mary; and cousin to our Lord. He appears to have been bishop of the Church in Jerusalem...

Went in with us unto James - This was James the Less, son of Mary; and cousin to our Lord. He appears to have been bishop of the Church in Jerusalem, and perhaps the only apostle who continued in that city. We have already seen what a very important character he sustained in the council. See Act 15:13

Clarke: Act 21:18 - -- All the elders were present - It appears that they had been convened about matters of serious and important moment; and some think it was relative t...

All the elders were present - It appears that they had been convened about matters of serious and important moment; and some think it was relative to Paul himself, of whose arrival they had heard, and well knew how many of those that believed were disaffected towards him.

Calvin: Act 21:18 - -- 18.All the elders were present We may gather that out of this place which we had already in the fifteenth chapter. So often as any weighty business w...

18.All the elders were present We may gather that out of this place which we had already in the fifteenth chapter. So often as any weighty business was to be handled, the elders were wont to come together, to the end the consultation might be more quiet without the multitude. We shall see anon, that the people were likewise admitted in their order, yet after that the elders had had their secret consultation − 470 among themselves. −

TSK: Act 21:18 - -- unto : Act 15:13; Mat 10:2; Gal 1:19, Gal 2:9; Jam 1:1 all : Act 15:2, Act 15:6, Act 15:23, Act 20:17

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Act 21:18 - -- Unto James - James the Less. See the notes on Act 15:13. He resided at Jerusalem. Compare Gal 1:19. It is not improbable that he was the only o...

Unto James - James the Less. See the notes on Act 15:13. He resided at Jerusalem. Compare Gal 1:19. It is not improbable that he was the only one of the apostles then at Jerusalem; and there is reason to believe that the church at Jerusalem was left under his particular care. It was natural, therefore, that Paul and his companions should take an early opportunity to see him. James was the cousin of our Lord, and in Gal 1:19 he is called the Lord’ s brother. On all accounts, therefore, he was entitled to, and would receive, particular respect from the early disciples.

Poole: Act 21:18 - -- James one of the apostles, though some think that he was a kinsman of our Saviour’ s, and at this time bishop of Jerusalem. Elders as in Act 1...

James one of the apostles, though some think that he was a kinsman of our Saviour’ s, and at this time bishop of Jerusalem.

Elders as in Act 15:6,23 , not so called for their age, but dignity or place in the church.

Haydock: Act 21:18 - -- To James, the bishop of Jerusalem, where all the seniors, that is, the bishops and priests, had assembled. (Witham)

To James, the bishop of Jerusalem, where all the seniors, that is, the bishops and priests, had assembled. (Witham)

Gill: Act 21:18 - -- And the day following,.... After they were come into Jerusalem: Paul went in with us to James; not the son of Zebedee and brother of John, for he w...

And the day following,.... After they were come into Jerusalem:

Paul went in with us to James; not the son of Zebedee and brother of John, for he was killed by Herod some years ago; but James the son of Alphaeus, and brother of our Lord, who presided over this church; it seems there were no other apostles now at Jerusalem, but they were all dispersed abroad that were living, preaching the Gospel in the several parts of the world: Paul took the first opportunity Of paying a visit to James, very likely at his own house, to give him an account of his success among the Gentiles, and to know the state of the church at Jerusalem, and confer with him about what might be most proper and serviceable to promote the interest of Christ; and he took with him those who had been companions with him in his travels, partly to show respect to James, and partly to be witnesses of what he should relate unto him:

and all the elders were present: by whom are meant, not the ancient private members of the church, but the ministers of the word in this church: who hearing of the coming of the apostle, and of his visit to James, assembled together to see him, and converse with him.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 21:18 All the elders were there. This meeting shows how the Jerusalem church still regarded Paul and his mission with favor, but also with some concerns bec...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Act 21:1-40 - --1 Paul calls at the house of Philip, whose daughters prophesy.10 Agabus, foretelling what should befall him at Jerusalem, he will not be dissuaded fro...

Combined Bible: Act 21:18 - --After the general statement that they were gladly received by the brethren, Luke proceeds to state more in detail what followed. (18) " And on the day...

MHCC: Act 21:8-18 - --Paul had express warning of his troubles, that when they came, they might be no surprise or terror to him. The general notice given us, that through m...

Matthew Henry: Act 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, ...

Barclay: Act 21:17-26 - --When Paul arrived in Jerusalem, he presented the church with a problem. The leaders accepted him and saw God's hand in his work; but rumours had be...

Constable: Act 9:32--Rom 1:1 - --III. THE WITNESS TO THE UTTERMOST PART OF THE EARTH 9:32--28:31 Luke next recorded the church's expansion beyond...

Constable: Act 19:21--Rom 1:1 - --D. The extension of the church to Rome 19:21-28:31 "The panel is introduced by the programmatic statemen...

Constable: Act 21:17--23:33 - --2. Ministry in Jerusalem 21:17-23:32 The events that transpired in Jerusalem when Paul visited t...

Constable: Act 21:17-26 - --The advice of James and the elders 21:17-26 21:17-19 As he had done before, Paul related to a group of elders what God had done on his missionary jour...

College: Act 21:1-40 - --ACTS 21 13. The Stops at Cos, Rhodes, and Patara (21:1-2) 1 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Cos...

McGarvey: Act 21:18-26 - --18-26. After the general statement that they were gladly received by the brethren, Luke proceeds to state more in detail what followed. (18) " And on ...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES By Way of Introduction But for the Acts we should know nothing of the early apostolic period save what is told in the Epi...

JFB: Acts (Book Introduction) THIS book is to the Gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. In the Gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying: in...

JFB: Acts (Outline) INTRODUCTION--LAST DAYS OF OUR LORD UPON EARTH--HIS ASCENSION. (Act 1:1-11) RETURN OF THE ELEVEN TO JERUSALEM--PROCEEDINGS IN THE UPPER ROOM TILL PEN...

TSK: Acts (Book Introduction) The Acts of the Apostles is a most valuable portion of Divine revelation; and, independently of its universal reception in the Christian church, as an...

TSK: Acts 21 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 21:1, Paul calls at the house of Philip, whose daughters prophesy; Act 21:10, Agabus, foretelling what should befall him at Jerusalem...

Poole: Acts 21 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 21

MHCC: Acts (Book Introduction) This book unites the Gospels to the Epistles. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles Peter and Paul, and of the Christian church from th...

MHCC: Acts 21 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 21:1-7) Paul's voyage towards Jerusalem. (Act 21:8-18) Paul at Cesarea. The prophecy of Agabus, Paul at Jerusalem. (Act 21:19-26) He is persuad...

Matthew Henry: Acts (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Acts of the Apostles We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion...

Matthew Henry: Acts 21 (Chapter Introduction) We have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostle in his travels throughout the Gentile nations to preach the gospel, and have seen a gr...

Barclay: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES A Precious Book In one sense Acts is the most important book in the New Testament. It is the simple truth t...

Barclay: Acts 21 (Chapter Introduction) No Retreat (Act_21:1-16) Compromise In Jerusalem (Act_21:17-26) A Slanderous Charge (Act_21:27-36) Facing The Fury Of The Mob (Act_21:37-40)

Constable: Acts (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title "Acts of the Apostles" is very ancient. The Anti-Marcioni...

Constable: Acts (Outline) Outline I. The witness in Jerusalem 1:1-6:7 A. The founding of the church 1:1-2:46 ...

Constable: Acts Acts Bibliography Albright, William Foxwell. The Archaeology of Palestine. 1949. Revised ed. Pelican Archaeolog...

Haydock: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. INTRODUCTION. St. Luke, who had published his gospel, wrote also a second volume, which, from the first ages, hath bee...

Gill: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ACTS This book, in some copies, is called, "The Acts of the holy Apostles". It contains an history of the ministry and miracles of ...

College: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION As early as the second century the title "The Acts of the Apostles" was given to this document. Before that time the work probably circu...

College: Acts (Outline) OUTLINE I. THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM - 1:1-8:1a A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK - 1:1-3 B. THE COMMISSIONING OF THE APOSTLES - 1:4-8 C. THE ASCENSI...

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