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Acts 21:26

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 21:26

Verse 26 of 40

Scripture focus

Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.

Acts 21:26 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 21:26

Theological / Devotional

Paul took the men. Paul thought that he was doing a wise thing in being a Jew among Jews (1 Cor. 9:19-23). But actually he was inconsistent here, for he participated, not to reveal his own belief, but to satisfy others who were “zealous of the law” (Acts 21:20). Compare AA 405, 406.

Signify the accomplishment. That is, to declare to the officiating priests of the Temple when the vows would be fulfilled. Seven days were required for the completion of the term of the four men (v. 27). According to Josephus (War ii. 15. 1 [313]) the whole period for such vows was 30 days; there were now only 7 days remaining.

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