Acts 21:22

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

What then should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.

American Standard Version (1901)

What is it therefore? they will certainly hear that thou art come.

Bible in Basic English

What then is the position? They will certainly get news that you have come.

Douay-Rheims 1899

What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

Free Bible Version

So what should we do about it? People will certainly get to hear that you've arrived here.

Geneva Bible 1599

What is then to be done? the multitude must needes come together: for they shall heare that thou art come.

King James (Authorized) Version

What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

Plain English Version

but some of the other Jewish people here believe that story about you. And those people will hear that you came here, and they might be angry with you. So you need to do something to show everyone that the story they heard about you is not true.

Translation for Translators

But our fellow Jewish believers will certainly hear that you have arrived, and they will be angry with you. So you need to do something [RHQ] to show them that what they heard about you is not true.

Unlocked Literal Bible

What should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.

Noah Webster Bible

What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

World English Bible

What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.

Young's Literal Translation

what then is it? certainly the multitude it behoveth to come together, for they will hear that thou hast come.

Context

Paul’s Arrival at Jerusalem

²¹But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs.²²What then should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.

Summary

In Acts 21:22, we see the concern of the Jerusalem church leaders for Paul's safety as they address the rumors circulating about him. They advise Paul to participate in a purification ritual to demonstrate his commitment to the Jewish law, seeking to appease those who may be offended by his teachings. This passage reflects the delicate balance Paul had to maintain in navigating his ministry among both Jews and Gentiles, showing his willingness to adapt without compromising his core beliefs. It also underscores the challenges faced by early Christians in reconciling their faith with cultural expectations and traditions.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The multitude must needs come together - Whether this refers to a regular convocation of the Church, or to a tumult that would infallibly take place when it was heard that the apostle was come, we cannot pretend to say; but it is evident that James and the elders wished some prudent steps to be taken, in order to prevent an evil that they had too much reason to fear.

Acts 21:22

Paul’s Arrival at Jerusalem

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

What then should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.

American Standard Version (1901)

What is it therefore? they will certainly hear that thou art come.

Bible in Basic English

What then is the position? They will certainly get news that you have come.

Douay-Rheims 1899

What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

Free Bible Version

So what should we do about it? People will certainly get to hear that you've arrived here.

Geneva Bible 1599

What is then to be done? the multitude must needes come together: for they shall heare that thou art come.

King James (Authorized) Version

What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

Plain English Version

Translation for Translators

But our fellow Jewish believers will certainly hear that you have arrived, and they will be angry with you. So you need to do something [RHQ] to show them that what they heard about you is not true.

Unlocked Literal Bible

What should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.

Noah Webster Bible

What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

World English Bible

What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.

Young's Literal Translation

what then is it? certainly the multitude it behoveth to come together, for they will hear that thou hast come.