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When we heard these things, both we and they of that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
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A Plea Born of Love
Commentators observe that the plea for Paul not to go to Jerusalem came from everyone—his traveling companions like Luke and the local believers in Caesarea. Scholars note this was an understandable expression of deep love and concern for a vital leader, even if it was contrary to God's revealed will for Paul.
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Both we and they of that place (ημεις τε κα ο εντοπιο). Usual use of τε κα (both--and). Εντοπιο, old word, only here in N.T.
19th Century
Anglican
Both we, and they of that place . . .—For the first time, the courage even of the Apostle’s companions began to fail, and St. Luke…
While Paul was at Caesarea, the Jerusalemite prophet Agabus (cf. 11:27– 28) came there. With the belt that held Paul’s outer cloak together, he tie…
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16th Century
Protestant
Both we. Because they did not all have the same revelation, it is no wonder if their judgments were diverse. For since these holy men knew…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when we heard these things These prophecies, concerning the binding of the apostle by the Jews, and the delivery…
Presbyterian
Paul had express warning of his troubles, so that when they came, they would be no surprise or terror to him. The general notice given to us, that …
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