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An Inevitable Crisis
Commentators explain that the question "What is to be done?" arises from a critical situation. Paul's arrival in Jerusalem could not be kept secret. The elders knew a large, agitated crowd of Jewish believers, fueled by rumors about his teaching, would certainly gather. Their primary concern was how to proactively manage this volatile and unavoidable confrontation.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 21:22
18th Century
Theologian
What is it therefore? What is to be done? What is it proper to do to avoid the effects of the evil report that has been circulated? What t…
AT Robertson
On Acts 21:22
What is it therefore? (Τ ουν εστιν?). See this form of question by Paul (1 Corinthians 14:15,26). What is to be done a…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 21:22
19th Century
Bishop
The multitude must necessarily come together.—More accurately, in any case, a crowd must necessarily come together. The r…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 21:22
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
On Acts 21:22
16th Century
Theologian
The multitude must needs come together. The verb is intransitive, as if to say, the multitude must necessarily come together. For it would…
John Gill
On Acts 21:22
17th Century
Pastor
What is it therefore ?
&c.] Is it true or not? or what must be done in this case? what method must be taken to remov…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 21:19–26
17th Century
Minister
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…