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Young's Literal Translation
Acts 21:17
And we having come to Jerusalem, the brethren did gladly receive 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.
Bible in Basic English
And when we came to Jerusalem, the brothers were pleased to see us.
And when we came to Jerusalem, the brothers were pleased to see us.
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
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us warmly.Acts 15:4;">[xr]
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.
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, having taken [our] vessels, we were going up to Jerusalem, 16 and there went also of the disciples from Cesarea with us, bringing with them him with whom we may lodge, a certain Mnason of Cyprus, an aged disciple. 17 And we having come to Jerusalem, the brethren did gladly receive us, 18 and on the morrow Paul was going in with us unto James, all the elders also came, 19 and having saluted them, he was declaring, one by one, each of the things God did among the nations through his ministration, 20 and they having heard, were glorifying the Lord. They said also to him, `Thou seest, brother, how many myriads there are of Jews who have believed, and all are zealous of the law, 21 and they are instructed concerning thee, that apostacy from Moses thou dost teach to all Jews among the nations, saying -- Not to circumcise the children, nor after the customs to walk; 22 what then is it? certainly the multitude it behoveth to come together, for they will hear that thou hast come. 23 `This, therefore, do that we say to thee: We have four men having a vow on themselves, 24 these having taken, be purified with them, and be at expence with them, that they may shave the head, and all may know that the things of which they have been instructed concerning thee are nothing, but thou dost walk -- thyself also -- the law keeping.
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 hath the word of Jehovah been unto Abram in a vision, saying, `Fear not, Abram, I [am] a shield to thee, thy reward [is] exceeding great.'
After these things hath the word of Jehovah been unto Abram in a vision, saying, `Fear not, Abram, I [am] a shield to thee, thy reward [is] exceeding great.'
Genesis 16:9
And the messenger of Jehovah saith to her, `Turn back unto thy mistress, and humble thyself under her hands;'
And the messenger of Jehovah saith to her, `Turn back unto thy mistress, and humble thyself under her hands;'
Genesis 16:11
and the messenger of Jehovah saith to her, `Behold thou [art] conceiving, and bearing a son, and hast called his name Ishmael, for Jehovah hath hearkened unto thine affliction;
and the messenger of Jehovah saith to her, `Behold thou [art] conceiving, and bearing a son, and hast called his name Ishmael, for Jehovah hath hearkened unto thine affliction;
Genesis 21:1
And Jehovah hath looked after Sarah as He hath said, and Jehovah doth to Sarah as He hath spoken;
And Jehovah hath looked after Sarah as He hath said, and Jehovah doth to Sarah as He hath spoken;
Genesis 21:2
and Sarah conceiveth, and beareth a son to Abraham, to his old age, at the appointed time that God hath spoken of with him;
and Sarah conceiveth, and beareth a son to Abraham, to his old age, at the appointed time that God hath spoken of with him;
Genesis 21:4
and Abraham circumciseth Isaac his son, [being] a son of eight days, as God hath commanded him.
and Abraham circumciseth Isaac his son, [being] a son of eight days, as God hath commanded him.
Genesis 21:6
and Sarah saith, `God hath made laughter for me; every one who is hearing laugheth for me.'
and Sarah saith, `God hath made laughter for me; every one who is hearing laugheth for me.'
Genesis 21:13
As to the son of the handmaid also, for a nation I set him, because he [is] thy seed.'
As to the son of the handmaid also, for a nation I set him, because he [is] thy seed.'
Genesis 21:14
And Abraham riseth early in the morning, and taketh bread, and a bottle of water, and giveth unto Hagar (placing [it] on her shoulder), also the lad, and sendeth her out; and she goeth on, and goeth astray in the wilderness of Beer-Sheba;
And Abraham riseth early in the morning, and taketh bread, and a bottle of water, and giveth unto Hagar (placing [it] on her shoulder), also the lad, and sendeth her out; and she goeth on, and goeth astray in the wilderness of Beer-Sheba;
Genesis 46:3
And He saith, `I [am] God, God of thy father, be not afraid of going down to Egypt, for for a great nation I set thee there;
And He saith, `I [am] God, God of thy father, be not afraid of going down to Egypt, for for a great nation I set thee 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.
