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and all the elders were present. <a href="/nkjv/acts/21.htm">New King James Version</a> On the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/nasb_/acts/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/nasb/acts/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/nasb77/acts/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And now the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/lsb/acts/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/amp/acts/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> On the next day Paul went with us to [see] James, and all the elders of the church were present. <a href="/csb/acts/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/hcsb/acts/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/asv/acts/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present. <a href="/cev/acts/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Paul went with us to see James the next day, and all the church leaders were present. <a href="/erv/acts/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present. <a href="/gwt/acts/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The next day Paul went with us to visit James. All the spiritual leaders were present. <a href="/gnt/acts/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> The next day Paul went with us to see James; and all the church elders were present. <a href="/isv/acts/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> The next day, Paul went with us to visit James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/msb/acts/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/net/acts/21.htm">NET Bible</a> The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were there. <a href="/nheb/acts/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present. <a href="/wbt/acts/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the day following Paul went in with us to James: and all the elders were present. <a href="/wey/acts/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the following day we went with Paul to call on James, and all the Elders of the Church came also. <a href="/web/acts/21.htm">World English Bible</a> The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and on the next day Paul was going in with us to James, all the elders also came, <a href="/blb/acts/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And on the following day, Paul went in with us unto James, and all the elders arrived. <a href="/ylt/acts/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and on the morrow Paul was going in with us unto James, all the elders also came, <a href="/slt/acts/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the following day Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the day following, Paul went in with us unto James; and all the ancients were assembled. <a href="/cpdv/acts/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, on the following day, Paul entered with us to James. And all the elders were assembled. <a href="/nabre/acts/21.htm">New American Bible</a> The next day, Paul accompanied us on a visit to James, and all the presbyters were present. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The next day Paul went with us to visit James; and all the elders were present.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the next day when all the elders were present we went in with Paul unto James. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the next day we entered with Paulus unto Yaqob, while all the Elders were there with him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And, on the following day, Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. <a href="/godbey/acts/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And on the following day, Paul goes with us to James; and all the elders assembled. <a href="/haweis/acts/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And on the morrow Paul went in with us unto James: and all the presbyters were present. <a href="/mace/acts/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the next day Paul went with us to James, where all the pastors assembled. <a href="/wey/acts/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the following day we went with Paul to call on James, and all the Elders of the Church came also. <a href="/worrell/acts/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, on the following day, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present. <a href="/worsley/acts/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the next day Paul went in with us to James: and all the elders were present. <a href="/parallel/acts/21-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=7087" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm">Paul's Arrival at Jerusalem</a> 17When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully. 18<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/1966.htm" title="1966: epiousē (V-PPA-DFS) -- The next day. Feminine singular participle of a comparative of epi and heimi; supervening, i.e. the ensuing day or night.">next day</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/1524.htm" title="1524: eisēei (V-IIA-3S) -- To go in, enter (originally: I shall go in). From eis and eimi; to enter.">went in</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to see</a> <a href="/greek/2385.htm" title="2385: Iakōbon (N-AMS) -- The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.">James,</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyteroi (Adj-NMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders</a> <a href="/greek/3854.htm" title="3854: paregenonto (V-AIM-3P) -- From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.">were present.</a> 19Paul greeted them and recounted one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/15-13.htm">Acts 15:13-21</a> When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me! / Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own. / The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written: ... <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Acts 12:17</a> Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place. <a href="/acts/11-30.htm">Acts 11:30</a> This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. <a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Acts 15:4</a> On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them. <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a> Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Acts 22:17-21</a> Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance / and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. ... <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17-18</a> After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings. / At the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia <a href="/galatians/1-18.htm">Galatians 1:18-19</a> Only after three years did I go up to Jerusalem to confer with Cephas, and I stayed with him fifteen days. / But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. <a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Galatians 2:9</a> And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. <a href="/james/1-1.htm">James 1:1</a> James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5</a> Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas? <a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Matthew 13:55</a> “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? <a href="/mark/6-3.htm">Mark 6:3</a> Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him. <a href="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a> For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-7.htm">1 Corinthians 15:7</a> Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the day following Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.unto.<a href="/acts/15-13.htm">Acts 15:13</a> And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:<a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2</a> Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;<a href="/galatians/1-19.htm">Galatians 1:19</a> But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother.all.<a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Acts 15:2,6,23</a> When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question… <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">Acts 20:17</a> And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/20-18.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/acts/21-1.htm">Following</a> <a href="/acts/15-13.htm">James</a> <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/17-19.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">Rulers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/22-5.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/acts/21-36.htm">Following</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-7.htm">James</a> <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/acts/21-19.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/acts/23-14.htm">Rulers</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 21</div>1. <a href="/acts/21-1.htm">Paul calls at the house of Philip, whose daughters prophesy.</a> 10. <a href="/acts/21-10.htm">Agabus, foretelling what should befall him at Jerusalem, </a> 13. <a href="/acts/21-13.htm">he will not be dissuaded from going thither.</a> 17. <a href="/acts/21-17.htm">He comes to Jerusalem;</a> 27. <a href="/acts/21-27.htm">where he is apprehended, and in great danger, but by the chief captain is rescued;</a> 37. <a href="/acts/21-37.htm">and requests, and is permitted to speak to the people.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The next day This phrase indicates the continuation of Paul's journey and his arrival in Jerusalem. It suggests a sense of urgency and purpose in Paul's mission. The timing is significant as it follows the events of his previous travels and the warnings he received about the dangers awaiting him in Jerusalem (<a href="/acts/21-10.htm">Acts 21:10-14</a>).Paul went in with us Paul is accompanied by his companions, likely including Luke, the author of Acts. This highlights the communal aspect of early Christian ministry and the support network around Paul. It also emphasizes the importance of fellowship and accountability in the early church.to see James James, the brother of Jesus, is a prominent leader in the Jerusalem church. His role underscores the continuity between Jesus' ministry and the early church. James is known for his wisdom and leadership, as seen in <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a> during the Jerusalem Council. His presence signifies the authority and respect he holds within the Christian community.and all the elders were present The elders represent the leadership of the Jerusalem church, indicating a formal and significant meeting. This gathering reflects the organizational structure of the early church and the importance of collective decision-making. It also shows the unity and cooperation among church leaders in addressing issues and guiding the community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> A key apostle in the early church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. In this context, Paul is returning to Jerusalem after his third missionary journey. 2. <a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a> Likely James, the brother of Jesus, who was a leading figure in the Jerusalem church. He played a significant role in the early church's decision-making processes. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_elders.htm">The Elders</a> These were leaders in the Jerusalem church who worked alongside James. They were responsible for guiding the church and making important decisions. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The central hub of early Christianity and the location of the first church council. It was a place of significant religious and cultural importance. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_meeting.htm">The Meeting</a> This event marks a significant moment where Paul reports to the Jerusalem church leaders about his missionary work among the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_church_leadership.htm">The Importance of Church Leadership</a> The presence of James and the elders underscores the importance of strong, godly leadership in the church. Leaders are called to guide, teach, and make decisions that align with God's will. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> Paul's meeting with the Jerusalem leaders highlights the need for unity and communication within the church. Despite cultural and theological differences, the early church worked together to further the Gospel. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_reporting.htm">Accountability and Reporting</a> Paul's willingness to report his missionary activities to the church leaders demonstrates the value of accountability. Christians are encouraged to share their ministry experiences and seek guidance from their spiritual leaders. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a> The respect Paul shows to James and the elders serves as a model for how believers should respect and honor church authority, recognizing their role in God's plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_elders.htm">The Role of Elders</a> Elders are vital in maintaining doctrinal purity and providing spiritual oversight. Their presence in this meeting reflects their ongoing role in the health and direction of the church.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 21</a> <a href="/q/purpose_of_the_jerusalem_council.htm">What was the purpose of the Jerusalem Council?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'baptized_into_his_death'.htm">What does 'If the Lord wills' mean?</a> <a href="/q/does_paul's_ritual_conflict_with_faith_alone.htm">Acts 21:17-26 - Does Paul's participation in Jewish purification rituals conflict with the New Testament teaching on salvation by faith alone?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_tim_3_1-7_conflict_with_women_leaders.htm">Does the emphasis on male leadership in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 conflict with teachings in other parts of the Bible that highlight women in ministry roles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) The day following Paul went in with us unto James . . .--Looking to <a href="/acts/20-16.htm" title="For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hurried, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.">Acts 20:16</a>, it seems natural to infer that this was on or near the Day of Pentecost. The city would be crowded with pilgrims. The Church would be holding its solemn festival, not without memories of the great gifts of the Spirit, and prayers for their renewal. The Bishop of Jerusalem--to give him the title which, though apparently not then borne by him, expressed his functions, and was afterwards attached to his name--was there with the elders of the Church. St. Luke is careful to add that they were all there. On their part there was no reluctance to receive the Apostle of the Gentiles into full fellowship.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - Went in with us unto James. Nothing can mark more distinctly the position of James as Bishop of Jerusalem than this visit of Paul to him, and the finding him surrounded with all the elders of Jerusalem. It is a most distinct evidence of the apostolic origin of the episcopal office. <a href="/commentaries/acts/21-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. next [day], ἐπιούσῃ (epiousē) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1966.htm">Strong's 1966: </a> The next day. Feminine singular participle of a comparative of epi and heimi; supervening, i.e. the ensuing day or night. Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. went in εἰσῄει (eisēei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1524.htm">Strong's 1524: </a> To go in, enter (originally: I shall go in). From eis and eimi; to enter. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to [see] πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. James, Ἰάκωβον (Iakōbon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2385.htm">Strong's 2385: </a> The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites. and τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. all πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. elders πρεσβύτεροι (presbyteroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. were present. παρεγένοντο (paregenonto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3854.htm">Strong's 3854: </a> From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/21-18.htm">Acts 21:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/21-18.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 21:18 The day following Paul went (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/21-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 21:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 21:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/21-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 21:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 21:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>