Acts 21:18

"When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly."

Key Reflection

This verse illustrates the warm reception and fellowship among early Christian communities. The glad welcome in Jerusalem symbolizes the unity and support that believers provided one another, highlighting the communal bonds and mutual encouragement within the early church.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 18. Unto James. James the Less. See Barnes "Ac 15:13". He resided at Jerusalem. Comp. Ga 1:19. It is not improbable that he was the only one of the apostles then at Jerusalem; and there is reason to believe that the church at Jerusalem was left under his particular care. It was natural, therefore, that Paul and his travelling companions should take an early opportunity to see him. James was the cousin of our Lord; and, in Ga 1:19, he is called the Lord's brother. On all accounts, therefore, he was entitled to, and would receive, particular respect from the early disciples.

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