Acts 21:21
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 21
“And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.”Acts 21:21
What Does Acts 21:21 Mean?
Acts 21:21 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 21, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Acts 21:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 9:19“For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.”Galatians 6:12“As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.”Acts 6:14“For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.”Galatians 5:1“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”Mark 7:5“Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?”Acts 15:19“Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:”Acts 21:28“Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.”Romans 14:1“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.”1 Corinthians 7:18“Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.”1 Corinthians 11:16“But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.”Galatians 5:11“And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.”John 7:35“Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?”Acts 6:13“And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:”Acts 16:3“Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.”Acts 26:3“Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.”Acts 28:17“And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.”Galatians 4:12“Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all.”
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