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Therefore do what we tell you. We have four men who have a vow on them.
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A Plan for Unity
The Jerusalem elders proposed a plan for Paul to show he hadn't abandoned his Jewish heritage. He was to join four Christian men who had taken a Nazarite vow (a temporary vow of special devotion) and pay for their concluding temple ceremonies. Scholars note this was a recognized act of piety, intended to publicly demonstrate Paul's respect for the Law and quell rumors that he was teaching Jews to forsake it.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
We have four men. There are four men with us. It is evident that James and the elders meant to say that these men were connected with them…
Do therefore this (τουτο ουν ποιησον). The elders had thought out a plan of procedure by which Paul could set the whole matter str…
19th Century
Anglican
We have four men which have a vow on them.—The advice was eminently characteristic.
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Do what we say to you. The elders seem (as I said just now) to have fallen into a foolish indulgence through too much love of their nation…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Do therefore this that we say to you This is said not as commanding, but as advising; and not to what was a duty, and nec…
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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…
