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The Gentile 'Bill of Rights'
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse is a crucial reaffirmation of the Jerusalem Council's decision from Acts 15. James and the elders are explicitly stating that their request for Paul to purify himself does not change the rules for Gentile believers. Their freedom from the ceremonial law remains secure, ensuring them they are not second-class citizens in the church.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 21:25
18th Century
Theologian
As touching the Gentiles. This refers to the Gentile converts. It might have been advisable for Paul to do what could not be required<…
AT Robertson
On Acts 21:25
We wrote (επεστειλαμεν). First aorist active of επιστελλω, to send to and so to write like our epistle (επιστολη). Old verb, but i…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 21:25
19th Century
Bishop
As touching the Gentiles which believe.—See Note on Acts 15:20. St. James, it will be seen, still adheres to the terms of…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 21:25
James and the elders reminded Paul of the fourfold Jerusalem decree () of the early Christians’ agreed-on basis for fellowship between Jewish and G…
John Calvin
On Acts 21:25
16th Century
Theologian
And as concerning those which have believed. They add this to prevent being thought to be attempting to take away or revoke the liberty th…
John Gill
On Acts 21:25
17th Century
Pastor
As touching the Gentiles which believe
This is said, to show that the Jews were not offended with Paul, for not insi…
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…