Acts 21:21

"They, when they heard it, glorified God. They said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law."

Key Reflection

When the Jews heard about the large number of believing Jews, they glorified God, recognizing His work among their own people despite their disbelief in Gentile converts. This highlights both the fulfillment of prophecy and the diverse responses within the Jewish community to the inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 21. And they are informed of thee. Reports respecting the conduct of Paul would be likely to be in circulation among all at Jerusalem. His remarkable conversion; his distinguished zeal; his success among the Gentiles, would make his conduct a subject of special interest. Evil-minded men among the Jews, who came up to Jerusalem from different places where he had been, would be likely to represent him as the decided enemy of the laws of Moses, and these reports would be likely to reach the ears of the Jewish converts.

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