Acts 21:14
“And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when he would not be persuaded,.... But was determined to go to Jerusalem at all events:
we ceased; both from…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Would not be persuaded - To remain. He was resolved to go. We ceased - We ceased remonstrating with him, and urging him…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The will of the Lord be done - May that which is most for his glory take place! They plainly saw from the prophecy what…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 21:8-14
We have here Paul and his company arrived at length at Caesarea, where he designed to make some stay, it being the place…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And … be done They gathered from the language of St Paul that he had a higher leading than theirs in what he was doing,…
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