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Acts 21:22

Acts 21:22
What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

What is it therefore?.... Is it true or not? or what must be done in this case? what method must be taken to remove these objections, and reconcile the minds of the people? the multitude must needs…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

What is it therefore? - What is to be done? What is it proper to do to avoid the effects of the evil report which has been circulated? What they deemed it proper to do is suggested in the following…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The multitude must needs come together - Whether this refers to a regular convocation of the Church, or to a tumult that would infallibly take place when it was heard that the apostle was come, we…

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

What is it therefore?] i.e. How stands the matter? An expression used as introductory to the consideration of what is best to be done.

the multitude must needs come together The oldest texts omit all…

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