Acts 16:21
“And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And teach customs,.... The Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions read in the singular number, "custom or law"; referring…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And teach customs - The word “customs” here ἔθη ethē refers to “religious rites or forms of worship.” See the notes…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And teach customs - Εθη, Religious opinions, and religious rites.
Which are not lawful for us to receive - The Romans…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 16:16-24
Paul and his companions, though they were for some time buried in obscurity at Philippi, yet now begin to be taken…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and teach customs Better, set forth(So R. V.), make proclamation of; the word refers to the preaching of the Apostles.