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Acts 21:17
And when we came to Jerusalem, the brothers were pleased to see us.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When we reached Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters welcomed us warmly.
When we reached Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters welcomed us warmly.
King James Version (1611)
And when we were come to Hierusalem, the brethren receiued vs gladly
And when we were come to Hierusalem, the brethren receiued vs gladly
King James Version
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
English Standard Version
When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
New American Standard Bible
After we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters received us gladly.
After we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters received us gladly.
New Century Version
In Jerusalem the believers were glad to see us.
In Jerusalem the believers were glad to see us.
Amplified Bible
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters welcomed us gladly.
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters welcomed us gladly.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
After we arrived in Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
After we arrived in Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
Legacy Standard Bible
And after we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.
And after we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.
Berean Standard Bible
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.
Contemporary English Version
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the Lord's followers gladly welcomed us.
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the Lord's followers gladly welcomed us.
Complete Jewish Bible
In Yerushalayim, the brothers received us warmly.
In Yerushalayim, the brothers received us warmly.
Darby Translation
And when we arrived at Jerusalem the brethren gladly received us.
And when we arrived at Jerusalem the brethren gladly received us.
Easy-to-Read Version
The brothers and sisters in Jerusalem were very happy to see us.
The brothers and sisters in Jerusalem were very happy to see us.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when we were come to Hierusalem, the brethren receiued vs gladly.
And when we were come to Hierusalem, the brethren receiued vs gladly.
George Lamsa Translation
When we arrived at Jerusalem, the brethren welcomed us gladly.
When we arrived at Jerusalem, the brethren welcomed us gladly.
Good News Translation
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the believers welcomed us warmly.
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the believers welcomed us warmly.
Lexham English Bible
And when we came to Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.
And when we came to Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.
Literal Translation
And we being in Jerusalem, the brothers joyfully received us.
And we being in Jerusalem, the brothers joyfully received us.
American Standard Version
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
Hebrew Names Version
When we had come to Yerushalayim, the brothers received us gladly.
When we had come to Yerushalayim, the brothers received us gladly.
International Standard Version
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When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us warmly.Acts 15:4;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And when we were come to Urishlem, the brethren received us joyfully.
And when we were come to Urishlem, the brethren received us joyfully.
Murdock Translation
And when we arrived at Jerusalem, the brethren received us joyfully.
And when we arrived at Jerusalem, the brethren received us joyfully.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when we were come to Hierusalem, the brethren receaued vs gladly.
And when we were come to Hierusalem, the brethren receaued vs gladly.
English Revised Version
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
World English Bible
When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And when we were come up to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
And when we were come up to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
Weymouth's New Testament
At length we reached Jerusalem, and there the brethren gave us a hearty welcome.
At length we reached Jerusalem, and there the brethren gave us a hearty welcome.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne we camen to Jerusalem, britheren resseyueden vs wilfulli.
And whanne we camen to Jerusalem, britheren resseyueden vs wilfulli.
Update Bible Version
And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
New English Translation
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.
New King James Version
And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
New Living Translation
When we arrived, the brothers and sisters in Jerusalem welcomed us warmly.
When we arrived, the brothers and sisters in Jerusalem welcomed us warmly.
New Life Bible
When we got to Jerusalem, the Christians were glad to see us.
When we got to Jerusalem, the Christians were glad to see us.
New Revised Standard
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us warmly.
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us warmly.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, when we came to Jerusalem, the brethren, gladly welcomed us.
Now, when we came to Jerusalem, the brethren, gladly welcomed us.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
Revised Standard Version
When we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
When we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And when we were come to Ierusalem the brethren receaved vs gladly.
And when we were come to Ierusalem the brethren receaved vs gladly.
Young's Literal Translation
And we having come to Jerusalem, the brethren did gladly receive us,
And we having come to Jerusalem, the brethren did gladly receive us,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Now wha we came to Ierusalem, the brethren receaued vs gladly.
Now wha we came to Ierusalem, the brethren receaued vs gladly.
Mace New Testament (1729)
When we were arriv'd at Jerusalem, the brethren receiv'd us with joy.
When we were arriv'd at Jerusalem, the brethren receiv'd us with joy.
THE MESSAGE
In Jerusalem, our friends, glad to see us, received us with open arms. The first thing next morning, we took Paul to see James. All the church leaders were there. After a time of greeting and small talk, Paul told the story, detail by detail, of what God had done among the non-Jewish people through his ministry. They listened with delight and gave God the glory.
In Jerusalem, our friends, glad to see us, received us with open arms. The first thing next morning, we took Paul to see James. All the church leaders were there. After a time of greeting and small talk, Paul told the story, detail by detail, of what God had done among the non-Jewish people through his ministry. They listened with delight and gave God the glory.
Simplified Cowboy Version
When we trotted into Jerusalem, the cowboys and cowgirls welcomed us warmly.
When we trotted into Jerusalem, the cowboys and cowgirls welcomed us warmly.
Contextual Overview
15 And after these days we got ready and went up to Jerusalem. 16 And some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us, taking a certain Mnason of Cyprus, one of the early disciples, in whose house we were to be living. 17 And when we came to Jerusalem, the brothers were pleased to see us. 18 And on the day after, Paul went with us to James, and all the rulers of the church were present. 19 And when he had said how glad he was to see them, he gave them a detailed account of the things which God had done through his work among the Gentiles. 20 And hearing it, they gave praise to God; and they said to him, You see, brother, what thousands there are among the Jews, who have the faith; and they all have a great respect for the law: 21 And they have had news of you, how you have been teaching all the Jews among the Gentiles to give up the law of Moses, and not to give circumcision to their children, and not to keep the old rules. 22 What then is the position? They will certainly get news that you have come. 23 Do this, then, which we say to you: We have four men who have taken an oath; 24 Go with these, and make yourself clean with them, and make the necessary payments for them, so that they may be free from their oath: and everyone will see that the statements made about you are not true, but that you put yourself under rule, and keep the law.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the brethren: Acts 15:4, Romans 15:7, Hebrews 13:1, Hebrews 13:2, 3 John 1:7, 3 John 1:8
Reciprocal: Acts 18:22 - the church Acts 19:21 - to go Romans 9:24 - not of the Jews Romans 15:31 - accepted
Cross-References
Genesis 15:1
After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Have no fear, Abram: I will keep you safe, and great will be your reward.
After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Have no fear, Abram: I will keep you safe, and great will be your reward.
Genesis 16:9
And the angel said to her, Go back, and put yourself under her authority.
And the angel said to her, Go back, and put yourself under her authority.
Genesis 16:11
And the angel of the Lord said, See, you are with child and will give birth to a son, to whom you will give the name Ishmael, because the ears of the Lord were open to your sorrow.
And the angel of the Lord said, See, you are with child and will give birth to a son, to whom you will give the name Ishmael, because the ears of the Lord were open to your sorrow.
Genesis 21:1
And the Lord came to Sarah as he had said and did to her as he had undertaken.
And the Lord came to Sarah as he had said and did to her as he had undertaken.
Genesis 21:2
And Sarah became with child, and gave Abraham a son when he was old, at the time named by God.
And Sarah became with child, and gave Abraham a son when he was old, at the time named by God.
Genesis 21:4
And when his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham made him undergo circumcision, as God had said to him.
And when his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham made him undergo circumcision, as God had said to him.
Genesis 21:6
And Sarah said, God has given me cause for laughing, and everyone who has news of it will be laughing with me.
And Sarah said, God has given me cause for laughing, and everyone who has news of it will be laughing with me.
Genesis 21:13
And I will make a nation of the son of your servant-woman, because he is your seed.
And I will make a nation of the son of your servant-woman, because he is your seed.
Genesis 21:14
And early in the morning Abraham got up, and gave Hagar some bread and a water-skin, and put the boy on her back, and sent her away: and she went, wandering in the waste land of Beer-sheba.
And early in the morning Abraham got up, and gave Hagar some bread and a water-skin, and put the boy on her back, and sent her away: and she went, wandering in the waste land of Beer-sheba.
Genesis 46:3
And he said, I am God, the God of your father: go down to Egypt without fear, for I will make a great nation of you there:
And he said, I am God, the God of your father: go down to Egypt without fear, for I will make a great nation of you there:
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when we were come to Jerusalem,.... That is, Paul and his companions, attended with the disciples of Caesarea, and Mnason the old disciple with them:
the brethren received us gladly; readily, willingly, and cheerfully; they did not treat them with an air of coldness and indifference, or look shy on them, or show any resentment to them, notwithstanding the various reports which had been brought them, concerning the ministry of the apostle among the Gentiles.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The brethren - Christians.
Received us gladly - They had been long absent. They had been into distant regions, and had encountered many dangers. It was a matter of joy that they had now returned in safety.
