Acts 21:21

“And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.”

"And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs." - Acts 21:21
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What does Acts 21:21 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 21:21 in the King James Version reads, "And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs." This verse is…

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Forsaking the Traditions: A Deeper Understanding of Acts 21:21

In Acts 21:21, we find a critical moment in the life of the Apostle Paul, who had been informed that he was perceived as a divisive figure among the early Jewish Christians. The verse reads, "And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the…

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Prayer for Unity and Understanding Amidst Division

Heavenly Father, We come before You in humility and reverence, acknowledging Your sovereignty and the wisdom that exceeds all understanding. We are grateful for Your divine Word, which guides and teaches us. Today, we reflect upon Acts 21:21: "And they are informed of thee, that…

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Acts 21:21 - "And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs."
Acts 1:21-23
Acts 1:21-22
Acts 21:5-6
Acts 1:21-22
Acts 21:36 - "For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him."
Acts 26:21 - "For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me."
Acts 21:17 - "And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly."
Acts 11:21 - "And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord."
Acts 21:14 - "And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done."
Acts 21:9 - "And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy."
Acts 2:21 - "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Acts 16:21 - "And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans."
Acts 21:15 - "And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem."
Mark 2:1
Revelation 2:1
Acts 21:35 - "And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people."
Acts 21:22 - "What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come."
Acts 21:18 - "And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present."
Acts 21:2 - "And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth."
Lamentations 2:1
Mark 2:1
Lamentations 2:1
Lamentations 2:1
Genesis 2:1
2 Kings 15:21 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Menahem, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
Acts 21:10 - "And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus."
Acts 22:21 - "And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles."
Acts 21:12 - "And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem."