Acts 21:13

"When we heard these things, both we and the people of that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the community's concern for Paul’s safety and their desire to avoid the impending conflict in Jerusalem. Their plea reflects a mix of fear, loyalty, and spiritual awareness, recognizing the dangers ahead but also understanding the divine purpose that cannot be altered by human will.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 13. What mean ye. Greek, What do ye. A tender and affectionate, but firm reproach. To weep and to break mine heart? To afflict me, and distract my mind by alarms, and by the expressions of tenderness. His mind was fixed on going to Jerusalem; and he felt that he was prepared for whatever awaited him. Expressions of tenderness among friends are proper. Tears may be inevitable at parting from those whom we love; but such expressions of tenderness and love ought not to be allowed to interfere with the convictions of duty in their minds.

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