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Acts 21:16
Some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied us, and they took us to stay at the home of Mnason the Cypriot, an early disciple.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records the travel party’s arrival in Jerusalem, noting that disciples from Caesarea joined the group and directed them to Mnason’s home.
The words — συνῆλθον (sunēlthon) means "went together" or "accompanied," and μαθητῶν (mathētōn) translates to "disciples."
The thread — The theme of aging faithfulness appears in Proverbs 16:31 and Psalms 92:14, while the travel narrative context aligns with Acts 21:3.
Why it lands — The text states that local believers provided lodging for traveling missionaries. It asks the reader to recognize practical hospitality as a standard function of the early church.
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The Greek words
King James Version
There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
- Psalms 92:14 In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,
- Acts 21:3 After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo.
- Acts 21:8 Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven.
- Psalms 71:17 O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.
- Acts 8:40 But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.
- Acts 10:24 The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.
- Acts 10:48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.
- Acts 11:19 Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
- Acts 15:39 Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,