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Acts 21:12 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Acts 21:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 21 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.”
Acts 21:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 21:12
Both we, and they of that place, besought him (παρακαλέω, parakaléō)—The unified pleading from both Paul's traveling companions ('we') and Caesarean believers ('they of that place') revealed genuine love and concern. Yet this emotional appeal, though well-intentioned, opposed God's clear purpose for Paul's Jerusalem journey. The Greek 'besought' suggests urgent, repeated entreaty. This demonstrates that sincere Christian counsel, even from Spirit-filled believers, must be tested against one's divine calling. Affection must not override obedience.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 21:12
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“Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders”
“we stayed there seven days. These said to Paul through the Spirit”