Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 21:5 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Acts 21:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 21 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.”
Acts 21:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 21:5
They all brought us on our way (προπέμπω, propémpō)—The early church practice of escorting travelers demonstrated covenant loyalty and practical care. The inclusion of 'wives and children' in this farewell underscores the family nature of first-century Christianity. We kneeled down on the shore, and prayed—Public prayer at the water's edge recalls biblical precedents (Acts 16:13) and demonstrated the church's dependence on God rather than human strength. This communal intercession before Paul's dangerous journey manifested genuine spiritual fellowship.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 21:5
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“he knelt down and prayed with them all.”
“and kneeled down and prayed. Turning to the body”
“let's worship and bow down. Let's kneel before Yahweh”
“being sent on their way by the assembly”
“that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.”
“begging him”
“besides women and children.”
“they went into the Jewish synagogue.”
“with their little ones”
“that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication to Yahweh”