Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Now they have heard of thee that thou teachest those Jews, who are among the Gentiles to depart from Moses: saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, nor walk according to the custom. that thou. Acts 6:13,14 And they set up false witnesses, who said: This man ceaseth not to speak words against the holy place and the law. . . . Acts 16:3 Him Paul would have to go along with him: and taking him, he circumcised him, because of the Jews who were in those places. For they all knew that his father was a Gentile. Acts 28:17 And after the third day, he called together the chief of the Jews. And when they were assembled, he said to them: Men, brethren, I, having done nothing against the people or the custom of our fathers, was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. Romans 14:1-6 Now him that is weak in faith, take unto you: not in disputes about thoughts. . . . 1 Corinthians 9:19-21 For whereas I was free as to all, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. . . . Galatians 5:1-6 Stand fast and be not held again under the yoke of bondage. . . . Galatians 6:12-15 For as many as desire to please in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer the persecution of the cross of Christ. . . . Context Paul's Arrival at Jerusalem…20But they hearing it, glorified God and said to him: Thou seest, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews that have believed: and they are all zealous for the law. 21Now they have heard of thee that thou teachest those Jews, who are among the Gentiles to depart from Moses: saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, nor walk according to the custom. 22What is it therefore? The multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.… Cross References Acts 6:14 For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place and shall change the traditions which Moses delivered unto us. Acts 15:19 For which cause, judge that they who from among the Gentiles are converted to God are not to be disquieted: Acts 21:22 What is it therefore? The multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come. Acts 21:28 Men of Israel, help: This is the man that teacheth all men every where against the people and the law and this place; and moreover hath brought in Gentiles into the temple and hath violated this holy place. 1 Corinthians 7:18 Is any man called, being circumcised? Let him not procure uncircumcision. Is any man called in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised. 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Prohibiting us to speak to the Gentiles, that they may be saved, to fill up their sins always: for the wrath of God is come upon them to the end. Lexicon Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. they are under the impression κατηχήθησαν (katēchēthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 2727: To instruct orally, teach, inform. From kata and echos; to sound down into the ears, i.e. to indoctrinate or to apprise of. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you σοῦ (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. teach διδάσκεις (didaskeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1321: To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. all πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [the] Jews Ἰουδαίους (Ioudaious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 2453: Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. who [live] τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. among κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's Greek 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Gentiles ἔθνη (ethnē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. to forsake ἀποστασίαν (apostasian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 646: Defection, apostasy, revolt. Feminine of the same as apostasion; defection from truth. Moses, Μωϋσέως (Mōuseōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3475: Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. telling λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. to circumcise περιτέμνειν (peritemnein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 4059: To cut around, circumcise. From peri and the base of tomoteros; to cut around, i.e. to circumcise. [their] τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. children τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. [or] μηδὲ (mēde) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3366: And not, not even, neither�nor. From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor. observe περιπατεῖν (peripatein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. [our] customs. ἔθεσιν (ethesin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 1485: A custom, habit; an institute, rite. From etho; a usage. Additional Translations But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs. Now they have been informed about you, that you teach all Jews among the Gentiles apostasy from Moses, telling them not to circumcise the children nor to walk in the customs. And they are informed of you, that you teach 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. and they have been informed concerning thee, that thou teachest all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children neither to walk after the customs. And they have been informed concerning thee, that thou teachest all the Jews among the nations apostasy from Moses, saying that they should not circumcise their children, nor walk in the customs. and they have been informed concerning thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs. And they are informed concerning thee, that thou teachest all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying, That they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs. Now what they have been repeatedly told about you is that you teach all the Jews among the Gentiles to abandon Moses, and that you forbid them to circumcise their children or observe old-established customs. They have been informed about you, that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children neither to walk after the customs. and they are instructed concerning thee, that apostasy from Moses thou dost teach to all Jews among the nations, saying -- Not to circumcise the children, nor after the customs to walk; Jump to Previous Abandon Children Circumcise Circumcision Customs Forbid Forsake Gentiles Informed Jews Moses Nations News Observe Ought Repeatedly Rules Teach Teachest Teaching Telling Turn WalkJump to Next Abandon Children Circumcise Circumcision Customs Forbid Forsake Gentiles Informed Jews Moses Nations News Observe Ought Repeatedly Rules Teach Teachest Teaching Telling Turn WalkExternal Links Acts 21:21 NIVActs 21:21 NLT Acts 21:21 ESV Acts 21:21 NASB Acts 21:21 ASV Acts 21:21 Bible Apps Acts 21:21 Biblia Paralela Acts 21:21 Chinese Bible Acts 21:21 French Bible Acts 21:21 German Bible Alphabetical: about according all among and are away been children circumcise customs forsake from Gentiles have informed Jews live Moses nor not or our teach teaching telling that the their them They to told turn walk who you NT Apostles: Acts 21:21 They have been informed about you that (Acts of the Apostles Ac) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |