1.
And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:
gotten = withdrawn Same word as Acts 20:30 .
launched . Greek anago. See note on Acts 13:13 .
with a straight course . Greek. euthudromeo. See note on Acts 16:11 .
unto . Greek. eis. App-104 .
following . Greek. hexes. Only in Luke's writings. Here, Acts 25:17 ; Acts 27:18 . Luke 7:11 ; Luke 9:37 . Note the different expressions for next day used by Luke. Compare Acts 20:15 .
2.
And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.
went aboard = having embarked. Greek. epibaino. See note on Acts 20:18 .
set forth . Same as launched, Acts 21:1 .
3.
Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
discovered = sighted. Greek. anaphainomai. App-106 . Only here and Luke 19:11 .
Cyprus . The Kittim of the O.T. See Numbers 24:24 .Isaiah 23:1 , Isaiah 23:12 .Jeremiah 2:10 . Ezekiel 27:6 . Daniel 11:30 . Compare Acts 4:36 ; Acts 13:4-12 .
sailed . Greek. pleo. Only here, Acts 27:2 , Acts 27:6 , Acts 27:24 .Luke 8:23 .
into . Greek. eis. App-104 .
landed . Greek. katago. Literally bring down. Occurs elsewhere Acts 9:30 ; Acts 22:30 ; Acts 23:15 , Acts 23:20 , Acts 23:28 ; Acts 27:3 ; Acts 28:12 .Luke 5:11 .Romans 10:6 .
at = into. Greek. eis.
Tyre . See Matthew 11:21 .
there . Greek. ekeise. Only here and Acts 22:5 .
unlade = unload. Greek. apophorlizomai. Only here.
burden . Greek. gomos. Only here and Revelation 18:11 , Revelation 18:12 .
4.
And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
flnding = having found. Greek. aneurisko, to find by searching. Only here and Luke 2:16 .
disciples = the disciples. Probably few. He no longer seeks the synagogue.
tarried . Greek. epimeno. See note on Acts 10:48 .
through . Greek. dia. App-104 .Acts 21:1 .
the Spirit = the Holy Spirit. App-101 . Compare verses: Acts 21:11-14 and Acts 1:2 .
go up . Greek. anabaino, but the texts read epibaino, as in Acts 21:2 .
5.
And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
And = But it came to pass that.
accomplished = completed. App-125 .
and they all, &c . = all with wives and children, bringing us on our way. Greek. propempo. See note on Acts 15:3 .
children . Greek. teknon. App-108 .
we kneeled down = having kneeled down. See note on Acts 7:60 .
shore . Greek. aigialos. Only here, Acts 27:39 ; Acts 27:40 . Matthew 13:2 , Matthew 13:48 . John 21:4 .
and prayed = we prayed. Greek. proseuchomai. App-134 .
6.
And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.
7.
And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.
finished . Greek. dianio. Only here.
our course = the voyage. Greek. ploos. Only here and Acts 27:9 , Acts 27:10 .
came . Greek. katantao. See note on Acts 16:1 .
saluted . Same as "take leave" in Acts 21:6 .
abode . Greek. meno. See p. 1511.
8.
And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
9.
And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
10.
And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
came down . Caesarea was 2,000 feet below the hill country of Judaea.
certain . Greek. tis. App-123 .
prophet . See App-189 .
named = by name.
Agabus . See Acts 11:28 .
11.
And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
the Holy Ghost = the Holy Spirit. App-101 . Both articles here.
shall = will.
at = in. Greek. en . App-104 .
man . Greek. aner. App-123 .
deliver . Greek. paradidomi. See note on John 19:30 .
Gentiles . Greek. ethnos.
12.
And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
they of that place = the residents, i.e. the believers there. Greek. entopios. Only here.
besought = were beseeching. Greek. parakaleo. App-134 .
13.
Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
What mean ye, &c . Literally What are ye doing, weeping, &c.
break = crush. Greek. sunthrupto. Only here.
am ready = hold myself in readiness. This expression Occurs also 2Co 12:14 . 1 Peter 4:5 .
not . Greek. ou . App-105 .
also to die = to die also.
for = in behalf of. Greek. huper. App-104 .
the name . See note on Acts 2:38 .
the Lord . App-98 .
Jesus . App-98 . Paul's decision was approved (Acts 23:11 ).
14.
And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
persuaded . Greek. peitho. App-150 .
ceased . See note on Acts 11:18 .
will . Greek. thelema. App-102 .
15.
And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.
after . Greek. meta . App-104 .
took up, &c = having prepared for moving, or packed up. "Carriage" is used in the old sense of that which is carried. Compare 1 Samuel 17:22 . Greek. aposkeuazomai. Only here.
16.
There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
of = from. Greek. apo. App-104 .
and brought = bringing.
with them . Omit.
one . Greek. tis App-123 .
Mnason . Nothing more is known of him.
of Cyprus = a Cypriote, as in Acts 4:36 ; Acts 11:20 .
old . Greek. archaios. Not referring to his age but to his standing in the Christian assembly. An early disciple.
lodge . Greek. xenizo. See note on Acts 10:6 .
17.
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
gladly . Greek. asmenos. Only here and Acts 2:41 .
18.
And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.
following . Greek. epeimi. See note on Acts 7:26 .
went in . Greek. eiseimi. Only here, Acts 21:26 ; Acts 3:3 .Hebrews 9:6 .
elders . See App-189 .
were present = came. Greek. paraginomai. Occurs thirty-seven times. Elsewhere translated "come".
19.
And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.
declared = related. See note on Acts 10:8 .
particularly . Literally one by one, each one of the things which.
God . App-98 . See note on 1 Corinthians 3:9 .
had wrought = did.
among . Greek. en. App-104 .
by = through. Greek. dia. App-104 .Acts 21:1 .
ministry . Greek. diakonia. App-190 .
20.
And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:
glorified = were glorifying. Not a single act, but a continual praising.
the Lord . The texts read "God".
unto = to.
seest . Greek. theoreo. App-133 .
brother . Compare Acts 9:17 and 2 Peter 3:15 .
thousands . Greek. murias = myriads. Fig . Hyperbole. App-6 . Compare John 3:26 ; John 12:19 .
believe = have believed. App-150 .
are . Emph. Greek. huparcho. See note on Luke 9:48 .
zealous . Greek. zelotes. Properly a noun, meaning zealot, i.e. enthusiast. Occurs here, Acts 22:3 . 1 Corinthians 14:12 .Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:14 .Titus 2:14 . Also as a title. See App-141 .
21.
And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.
are = were. informed = instructed. See note on Acts 18:26 .
of = concerning. Gr . peri. App-104 .
among . Greek. kata. App-104 .
to forsake = apostasy (Greek. apostasia. Only here and 2 Thessalonians 2:3 ) from (Greek. apo) .
Moses . See note on Acts 3:22 .Matthew 8:4 . Here meaning the law, as in Acts 6:11 ; Acts 15:21 .
saying that they ought . i.e. telling or bidding them. Compare 2 John 1:10-11 .
children . Greek. teknon. App-108 .
neither . Greek. mede.
after = by.
customs . See note on Acts 6:14 .
22.
What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.
the multitude, &c . Some texts omit this, and read "they will certainly (Greek. pantos) hear".
23.
Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;
vow . Greek. euche. See Acts 18:18 . App-134 .
24.
Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
purify . Greek. hagnizo. Compare John 11:55 . This refers to the ceremonies connected with the Nazirite vow (Numbers 6 ). James, who was probably the speaker, would be glad to find Paul was already under the vow he had taken at Cenchreae (Acts 18:18 ), as facilitating the execution of his plan.
be at charges = pay the expenses of the sacrifices. Greek. dapanao. Here, Mark 5:26 . Luke 15:14 . 2 Corinthians 12:15 .James 4:3 .
with = upon. Greek. epi. App-104 .
shave . Greek. xurao. Only here and 1Co 11:5 , 1 Corinthians 11:6 . See note on keiro, Acts 18:18 .
may = shall.
know . Greek. ginosko. App-132 .
concerning . Same as "of", Acts 21:21 .
nothing . Greek. oudeis.
walkest orderly . Greek. stoicheo = to walk according to religious observances. Here, Romans 4:12 .Galatians 1:5 , Gal 1:25 ; Galatians 6:16 . Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:16 .
25.
As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication.
touching . Greek. peri. App-104 .
have written = wrote.
and concluded = having decided. Greek. krino. App-122 .
that they . . . only . The texts omit.
things offered, &c . = that which is offered, &c. Greek. eidolothutos . See note on Acts 15:29 .
26.
Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purifcation, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
next . Same as in Acts 20:15 . Greek. echomai
entered . Greek. eiseimi, as in Acts 21:18 .
temple . Greek. hieron . See note on Matthew 23:16 .
to signify = declaring. Greek. diangello . Only here, Luke 9:60 . Romans 9:17 .
accomplishment . Greek. ekplerosis . Only here. Compare Acts 13:33 .
purification . Greek. hagnismos . Only here.
an offering = the offering. See Numbers 6:14-20 . Greek. prosphora . Only here, Acts 24:17 . Romans 15:16 . Ephesians 5:2 .Hebrews 10:5 , Hebrews 10:8 , Hebrews 10:10 , Hebrews 10:14 , Hebrews 10:18 .
offered . Greek. prosphero . First occurance. Matthew 2:11 (presented).
every = each.
ended . Greek. sunteleo . Elsewhere Matthew 7:28 . Mark 13:4 .Luke 4:2 , Luke 4:13 .Romans 9:28 . Hebrews 8:8 .
when they saw = having seen. Greek. theaomai . App-133 .
stirred up = excited. Greek. suncheo . This form Occurs only here. See note on Acts 2:6 .
people = crowd. Greek. ochlos .
27.
And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,
28.
Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
29.
(For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
seen before . Greek. proorao . Only here and Acts 2:25 .
city . It was in the city Trophimus was seen in Paul's company, and they came to the conclusion that when they saw Paul in the Temple, Trophimus must be there too.
an = the.
supposed = concluded. Greek. nomizo . See note on Acts 14:19 . But the evidence was insufficient. Paul was too well informed not to be aware of the inscription which forbade the entry of any alien within the inner temple under penalty of death. It was on one of the pillars of the balustrade which separated the court of the women, where the Nazirite ceremonies were performed, from the inner sanctuary. The stone bearing this inscription was discovered by M. Clermont Ganneau in 1871. It is as follows: "No alien is to enter within the railing and enclosure round the temple. Whosoever is caught will be responsible to himself for his death which will ensue. "
30.
And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.
all the city = the whole city.
the people ran, &c . = there was a running together (Greek. sundrome . Only here) of the people.
took . Greek. epilambanomai . See note on Acts 9:27 .
drew = were dragging. Greek. helko . Only here and James 2:6 . Compare Acts 16:19 .
forthwith = immediately.
the doors, &c . These were the gates leading into the court of the women. Shut by the Levitical door-keepers to prevent profanation by murder.
31.
And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
went about = were seeking. Compare John 7:19 ; John 7:20 .
tidings = a report. Greek. phasis . Only here.
came . Literally went up, i.e. to the Castle of Antonia, which overlooked the Temple.
chief captain . Greek. chiliarchos . The commander of 1,000 men. See note on John 18:12 .
band = cohort. Greek. speira . See John 18:3 .
was in an uproar = was in commotion. Greek. sunchuno . See notes on Acts 21:27 ; Acts 2:6 ; Acts 19:29 .
32.
Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
immediately . Greek. exautes . See note on Acts 10:33 .
soldiers, &c . From the garrison in Antonia.
centurions . Greek. hekatontarchos . The form used in the Gospels, and in nine places in Acts. Here, Acts 22:25 , Acts 22:26 ; Acts 23:17 , Acts 23:23 ; Acts 27:6 , Acts 27:11 , Acts 27:43 ; Acts 28:16 .
ran down . Greek. katatrecho . Only here.
unto = upon. Greek. epi . App-104 .
saw . Greek. eidon . App-133 .
left beating of Paul = ceased beating Paul.
33.
Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.
came near, and = having drawn near.
two chains: i.e. either hand chained to a soldier. See note on Acts 12:6 .
demanded . Greek. punthanomai . See note on Acts 4:7 ; Acts 10:18 .
34.
And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.
cried = were crying out. Greek. boao , as in Acts 17:6 . The texts read epiphoneo , as in Acts 12:22 (gave a shout) and Acts 22:24 .
multitude . Same as people, Acts 21:27 .
the certainty = the sure thing. Greek. asphales. Adjective meaning "safe"or "sure". Occurs here, Acts 22:30 ; Acts 25:26 . Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:1 .Hebrews 6:19 .
for = on account of. Greek. dia . App-104 .Acts 21:2 .
tumult . Same as uproar, Acts 20:1 .
castle . Greek. parembole . Occurs elsewhere, Acts 21:37 ; Acts 22:24 ; Acts 23:10 , Acts 23:16 , Acts 23:32 .Hebrews 11:34 ; Hebrews 13:11 , Hebrews 13:13 .Revelation 20:9 .
35.
And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people.
stairs . Greek. anabathmos. Only here and Acts 21:40 .
so it was = it befell, as in Acts 20:19 .
borne . Greek. bastazo, as in Acts 15:10 .
of = by. Greek. hupo. App-104 .
violence . Greek. bia . See note on Acts 5:26 .
36.
For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.
multitude . Greek. plethos. See note on Acts 2:6 .
Away with him . Greek. airo. See note on John 19:15 .
37.
And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?
was = was about.
led = brought.
May I speak . Literally If ( App-118 . a) it is permitted me to say something.
Who = But he.
Canst thou speak = Dost thou know. Greek. ginosko. App-132 .
Greek . Greek. Bellenisli. Only here and John 19:20 .
38.
Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?
Art not thou = Art thou not then.
that = the.
madest an uproar = stirred up to sedition. Greek. anastatoo. See note on Acts 17:6 .
that were murderers = of the Sicarii, or assassins (Greek. sikarios. Only here). The Sicarii (a Latin word from sica, a curved dagger) were bandits who infested Judeea in the time of Felix, who sent troops against them, though Josephus says it was at the instigation of Felix that they murdered the high priest Jonathan. The Egyptian referred to was a false prophet who led a number of the Sicarii to Jerusalem, declaring that the walls would fall down before them.
39.
But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.
of Tarsus = a Tarsean. Greek. Tarseus. See note on Acts 9:11 .
in = of.
citizen . Greek. polites. Only here and Luke 15:15 ; Luke 19:14 .
mean = without mark. Greek. asemos. Only here. Used of disease without definite symptoms. In the medical writer, Hippocrates, the very expression "no mean city" occurs. Figure of speech Tapeinosis. App-6 .
beseech . Greek. deomai. App-134 .
speak . Greek. laleo . App-121 .
40.
And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,
given him licence . Same word as "suffer" in Acts 21:39 .
stood . . . and = standing.
beckoned . See note on Acts 12:17 .
spake unto them = addressed (them). Greek. prosphoneo . Only here, Acts 22:2 .Matthew 11:16 . Luke 6:13 ; Luke 7:32 ; Luke 13:12 ; Luke 23:20 .
Hebrew . Greek. Hebrais. Only here, Acts 22:2 ; Acts 26:14 .
tongue = dialect. Greek. dialektos . See note on Acts 1:19 . There should be no break before Acts 22 .