Bible Strands
Acts 21:23
Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jewish believers in Jerusalem address Paul amid rumors that he teaches Jews to abandon Moses.
The words — The Greek οὖν (oun) = therefore and ποίησον (poiēson) = do frame the immediate command to follow the proposed course of action.
The thread — The vow referenced here connects to the Nazirite regulations in Numbers 6:2 and parallels Paul’s earlier vow-related head shaving in Acts 18:18.
Why it lands — It requires immediate compliance with the specified practical steps to address the reported rumors and demonstrate obedience to the law.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;
Cross-references
- Acts 18:18 Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.
- Numbers 6:2 “Speak to the Israelites and tell them that if a man or woman makes a special vow, the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD,