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Acts 21:17

Acts 21:17
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And when we were come to Jerusalem,.... That is, Paul and his companions, attended with the disciples of Caesarea, and Mnason the old disciple with them:

the brethren received us gladly; readily,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The brethren - Christians. Received us gladly - They had been long absent. They had been into distant regions, and had encountered many dangers. It was a matter of joy that they had now returned in…

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

Arrival at Jerusalem. Paul's Reception by the Church and by the People

17. And … gladly The brethren, whose joy is here spoken of, would be those Christians who first learnt of the arrival of Paul at…

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