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Acts 21:22
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So what is to be done? They will certainly hear that you’ve come.
What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will heare that thou art come.
What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.
What then is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.
"So what is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.
What should we do? They will learn that you have come.
"What then should be done? They will certainly hear that you have arrived.
"What, then, is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.
What, then, is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.
What then should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.
What should we do now that our people have heard that you are here?
"What, then, is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.
What is it then? a multitude must necessarily come together, for they will hear that thou art come.
"What should we do? The Jewish believers here will learn that you have come.
What is then to be done? the multitude must needes come together: for they shall heare that thou art come.
Now, therefore, they have heard that you have come here.
They are sure to hear that you have arrived. What should be done, then?
What then is to be done? Doubtless they will all hear that you have come!
What then is it? At all events, a multitude must come together, for they will hear that you have come.
What is it therefore? they will certainly hear that thou art come.
What then is the position? They will certainly get news that you have come.
What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.
On this account, when they hear that thou art come hither, do that which we tell thee.
Now, because they have heard that thou hast arrived here,
What is it therefore? The multitude must needes come together: For they shall heare that thou art come.
What is it therefore? they will certainly hear that thou art come.
What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.
What is it therefore? The multitude must needs come together; for they will hear that thou art come.
What then ought you to do? They are sure to hear that you have come to Jerusalem;
Therfor what is? It bihoueth that the multitude come togidre; for thei schulen here, that thou art come.
What is it therefore? They will certainly hear that you have come.
What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.
What then should we do? They will no doubt hear that you have come.
What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will [fn] hear that you have come.
What should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.
What should we do about it? They will hear that you have come.
What then is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.
What, then, is it? at all events, they will hear that thou hast come.
What is it therefore? The multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.
What then is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.
What is it therfore? The multitude must nedes come togeder. For they shall heare that thou arte come.
what then is it? certainly the multitude it behoveth to come together, for they will hear that thou hast come.
What is it therfore? The multitude must nedes come together, for they shal heare that thou art come.
what then is to be done? they will necessarily be all assembled, for they can't but hear, you are come.
"We're worried about what will happen when they discover you're in town. There's bound to be trouble. So here is what we want you to do: There are four men from our company who have taken a vow involving ritual purification, but have no money to pay the expenses. Join these men in their vows and pay their expenses. Then it will become obvious to everyone that there is nothing to the rumors going around about you and that you are in fact scrupulous in your reverence for the laws of Moses.
What should we do? They will know soon enough you are here. And there's liable to be a squabble.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the multitude: Acts 15:12, Acts 15:22, Acts 19:32
Reciprocal: Acts 6:2 - the twelve Acts 15:30 - and
Cross-References
"See, a virgin will become pregnantIsaiah 7:14;">[xr] and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel,"Isaiah 7:14">[fn] which means, "God with us."
What, then, can we say about all of this? If God is for us, who can be against us?Numbers 14:9; Psalm 118:6;">[xr]
The secrets in his heart will become known, and so he will bow down to the ground and worship God, declaring, "God is truly among you!"Isaiah 45:14; Zechariah 8:23;">[xr]
Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for Godhe">[fn] has said, "I will never leave you or abandon you."Deuteronomy 31:6">[fn]Genesis 28:15; Deuteronomy 31:6,8; Joshua 1:5; 1 Chronicles 28:20; Psalm 37:25; Matthew 6:25,34; Philippians 4:11-12; Matthew 6:25,34, 1 Timothy 6:6,8;">[xr]
I will make those who belong to the synagogue of Satan - those who claim to be Jews and aren't, but are lying - come and bow down at your feet. Then they will realize that I have loved you.Isaiah 49:23; 60:14; Revelation 2:9;">[xr]
Gill's Notes on the Bible
What is it therefore?.... Is it true or not? or what must be done in this case? what method must be taken to remove these objections, and reconcile the minds of the people? the multitude must needs come together; either the whole church at Jerusalem, or the great confluence of people, even of believing Jews, that were come from all parts thither; there is no hindering of their coming together, to see the apostle, and to hear what he has to say to the objections against him, and complaints of him;
for they will hear that thou art come: this can never be kept a secret, and as soon as they hear it, they will flock in great numbers; they will come open mouthed, and be loud in their complaints, and it will be difficult to pacify them; there is danger in the case, the consequence may be bad; and therefore something must be done, to remove the opinion they had formed of the apostle, and the prejudice they had entertained against him; and therefore what follows is advised to.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
What is it therefore? - What is to be done? What is it proper to do to avoid the effects of the evil report which has been circulated? What they deemed it proper to do is suggested in the following verses.
The multitude - The multitude of Jews.
Must needs come together - There will be inevitably a tumultuous assemblage. It will be impossible to prevent that. The reasons were, because the minds of the Jews were exceedingly agitated that one of their own countrymen had, as they understood, been advising apostasy from the religion of their fathers; because this had been extensively done in many parts of the world, and with great success; and because Paul, having, as they believed, himself apostatized from the national religion, had become very conspicuous, and his very presence in Jerusalem, as in other places, would be likely to excite a tumult. It was, therefore, the part of friendship to him and to the cause to devise some proper plan to prevent, if possible, the anticipated excitement.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 21:22. The multitude must needs come together — Whether this refers to a regular convocation of the Church, or to a tumult that would infallibly take place when it was heard that the apostle was come, we cannot pretend to say; but it is evident that James and the elders wished some prudent steps to be taken, in order to prevent an evil that they had too much reason to fear.
