Sunday, August 7, 2022

Reading for August 15th

 Read Acts 21.17-26. In 21.17-28.31: On trial for the promise. In 21.17-25: The leaders of the church in Jerusalem receive Paul. In verses 17-20: The brothers (15.1, 13) represent the broad assembly of believers who now receive Paul warmly, and James and the elders join them in hearing about the mission among the Gentiles (15.12). But their concern is focused only on how many thousands of believers (2.41; 4.4; 6.7) there are among the Jews, all zealous for the law (15.21). In verse 21: The false charge is literally that Paul is teaching Jews apostasy from Moses. In verses 23-24: On the vow, see Num 6.1-21 and Acts 18.18. In verse 25: The agreement about the Gentiles (15.19-29) remains in force. Comments or Questions..

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