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Acts 21:27

Acts 21:27
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,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And when the seven days were almost ended,.... The Syriac version renders it, "when the seventh day was come"; from the time that Paul came to Jerusalem: some understand this of the seven weeks from…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And when the seven days were almost ended - Greek: as the seven days were about to be fulfilled - ἔμελλον συντελεῖσθαι emellon sunteleisthai. The seven days which were to complete the observance of…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The Jews which were of Asia - These pursued him with the most deliberate and persevering malice in every place; and it appears that it was through them that the false reports were sent to and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 21:27-40

We have here Paul brought into a captivity which we are not likely to see the end of; for after this he is either hurried from one bar to another, or lies neglected, first in one prison and then in…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And when the seven days were almost ended Rev. Ver."completed." This seems to have been the period devoted to the more secluded residence in the Temple.

the Jews which were of Asia Lit. (with Rev.…