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these take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges for them, that they may shave their heads: and all shall know that there is no truth in the things whereof they have been informed concerning thee; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, keeping the law.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

These take (τουτους παραλαβων). Second aorist active participle of παραλαμβανω. Taking these alone.

Purify thyself …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Them take. Take with you. Join yourself with them.

And purify thyself with them. Join them in observing the forms of purif…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Purify yourself with them . . .—This involved sharing their abstinence for the uncompleted term of the vow, and shaving the head a…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

James and the elders responded to Paul’s report and the gift from the churches by praising God. Yet they also urged Paul to join with four Jewish C…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Which they have heard of thee are nothing. They seem to persuade Paul to dissemble. For the rumor was not baseless that he called away the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Them take, and purify, yourself with them
That is, join yourself to them, make one of their number, and attend to th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Paul ascribed all his success to God, and to God they gave the praise. God had honoured him more than any of the apostles, yet they did not envy hi…

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