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Acts 21:22 Cross-References
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“What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.”
Acts 21:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 21:22
What is it therefore?—This rhetorical question reflects the Jerusalem leaders' practical concern about managing the situation Paul's arrival created. The multitude must needs come together (πάντως ἀκούσεται, pántōs akoúsetai)—Literally 'they will certainly hear,' acknowledging the inevitability that Jewish Christians would learn of Paul's presence. The elders' concern wasn't Paul's guilt but managing community perceptions poisoned by false reports. This verse captures the tension between theological truth and pastoral wisdom—how to maintain gospel integrity while navigating cultural sensitivit...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 21:22
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