King James Version
Acts 16:21 in the King James Version says “And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.” — study this verse from Acts chapter 16 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.”
Acts 16:21 · KJV
And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, marketplace: or, court
And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,
And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.
And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.
And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“are”
G1832so also ???? <pronunciation strongs="ex-on'"/> neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of g1510 expressed); impersonally, it
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