Bible Strands
Acts 21:14
When he would not be dissuaded, we quieted down and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul's companions attempt to dissuade him from entering Jerusalem. When he refuses to yield their pleas, they cease their appeals and accept his decision.
The words — ἡσυχάσαμεν (hēsuchasamen) means "we were silent" or "we quieted down." εἰπόντες (eipontes) translates as "having said," introducing their final response.
The thread — The submission echoes Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane (Luke 22:42; Matthew 26:39, 42). Both moments mark a shift from pleading for a different outcome to accepting divine sovereignty.
Why it lands — The text records a practical surrender to an unchangeable divine plan. It requires the reader to recognize when persistent appeal must yield to accepted purpose.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
Cross-references
- Luke 22:42 “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”
- Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
- Matthew 26:42 A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”
- Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
- 2 Samuel 15:25 Then the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, He will bring me back and let me see both it and His dwelling place again.
- 2 Kings 20:19 But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “Will there not at least be peace and security in my lifetime?”
- Genesis 43:14 May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”
- 1 Samuel 3:18 So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”
- Luke 11:2 So Jesus told them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come.