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Acts 21:15

Acts 21:15
And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And after those days we took up our carriages,.... Or prepared themselves, both for their journey, and for whatever trials and exercises they were to meet with; they took up their bundles, which…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

After those days - After what had occurred, as related in the previous verses. We took up our carriages - This is a most unhappy translation. The word carriage we apply now exclusively to a vehicle…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Took up our carriages - Αποσκευασαμενοι; We made ourselves ready; packed up our things; got our baggage in order. This is what the text means.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Journey to Jerusalem

15. And after those days we took up our carriages Rev. Ver." our baggage." In the English of the A.V. "carriages" were things which were carried. The word is found in this…

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