Acts 21:16–18
There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cæsarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
There went with vs also certaine of the disciples of Cesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whō we should lodge.
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
And when we were come to Hierusalem, the brethren receiued vs gladly
And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.
And the day following Paul went in with vs vnto Iames, and all the Elders were present.
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From verse 16
- Proverbs 16:31Rank 1 from verse 16
- Acts 21:3–4Rank 2 from verse 16
3Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
4And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
3Now when wee had discouered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the shippe was to vnlade her burden.
4And finding disciples, wee taried there seuen dayes: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that hee should not goe vp to Hierusalem.
8And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
8And the next day we that were of Pauls company, departed, and came vnto Cesarea, and wee entred into the house of Philip the Euangelist (*which was one of the seuen) & abode with him.
- Psalms 92:14Rank 4 from verse 16
- 1 John 2:13–14Rank 5 from verse 16
13I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
14I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
13I write vnto you, fathers, because yee haue knowen him that is from the beginning. I write vnto you, young men, because you haue ouercome the wicked one. I write vnto you, little children, because yee haue knowen the Father.
14I haue written vnto you, fathers, because ye haue knowen him that is from the beginning. I haue written vnto you, young men, because yee are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and yee haue ouercome the wicked one.
- Acts 10:24Rank 6 from verse 16
- Acts 10:48Rank 7 from verse 16
- Acts 11:19Rank 8 from verse 16
19¶ Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
19¶ *Now they which were scattered abroad vpon the persecution that arose about Steuen, trauailed as farre as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none, but vnto the Iewes onely.
- Acts 15:39Rank 9 from verse 16
- Philemon 1:9Rank 11 from verse 16
- Psalms 71:17–18Rank 12 from verse 16
17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
18Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto haue I declared thy wonderous workes.
18††Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God, forsake me not: vntill I haue shewed thy strength vnto this generation, and thy power to euery one that is to come.
- Romans 16:7Rank 13 from verse 16
From verse 17
4And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
4And when they were come to Hierusalem, they were receiued of the Church, and of the Apostles, and Elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
- Hebrews 13:1–2Rank 2 from verse 17
- Romans 15:7Rank 3 from verse 17
- 3 John 1:7–8Rank 4 from verse 17
7Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
7Because that for his Names sake they went foorth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
8We therefore ought to receiue such, that we might be fellow helpers to the trueth.
From verse 18
- Galatians 1:19Rank 1 from verse 18
- Acts 11:30Rank 2 from verse 18
- Acts 15:13Rank 3 from verse 18
- Galatians 2:9Rank 4 from verse 18
9And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
9And when Iames, Cephas and Iohn, who seemed to bee pillars, perceiued the grace that was giuen vnto me, they gaue to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship, that wee should goe vnto the heathen, and they vnto the circumcision.
- Acts 12:17Rank 5 from verse 18
17But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
17But he beckening vnto them with the hand, to hold their peace, declared vnto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison: And he said, Goe shew these things vnto Iames, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
2When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
2When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissention and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certeine other of them, should goe vp to Hierusalem vnto the Apostles and Elders about this question.
- Acts 15:23Rank 7 from verse 18
23And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:
23And wrote letters by them after this maner, The Apostles and Elders, and brethren, send greeting vnto the brethren, which are of the Gentiles in Antioch, and Syria, and Cilicia.
- Acts 20:17Rank 9 from verse 18
- Matthew 10:2Rank 11 from verse 18
2Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
2Now the names of the twelue Apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, Iames the sonne of Zebedee, and Iohn his brother:
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Acts 21:16
The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.
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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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Learners or followers who receive instruction.
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The island of Cyprus.
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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.
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A learner or follower who receives instruction.
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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.
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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. To stay, dwell, or pass the night in a place. 2. To settle or remain, including creatures or thoughts. 3. A temporary shelter.
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Acts 21:17
1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).
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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.
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With pleasure; joyfully; cheerfully.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Acts 21:18
Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.
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Sense 1: Being in a place, at hand, or before another; now existing or current. Sense 2: A gift or offering brought or given to another. Sense 3: To bring, set, offer, or exhibit before another; to cause to appear or stand before; to lay before or make known.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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15And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.
15And after those dayes we tooke vp our cariages, & went vp to Hierusalem.
16There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cæsarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
16There went with vs also certaine of the disciples of Cesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whō we should lodge.
Selected passage17And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
17And when we were come to Hierusalem, the brethren receiued vs gladly
Selected passage18And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.
18And the day following Paul went in with vs vnto Iames, and all the Elders were present.
Selected passage19And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.
19And when hee had saluted them, hee declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministerie.