SEV Biblia, Chapter 21:22
¿Qu hay pues? En todo caso es necesario que la multitud se junte, porque oirn que has venido.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Acts 21:22
Verse 22. The multitude must needs come together] Whether this refers to a regular convocation of the Church, or to a tumult that would infallibly take place when it was heard that the apostle was come, we cannot pretend to say; but it is evident that James and the elders wished some prudent steps to be taken, in order to prevent an evil that they had too much reason to fear.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 22. What is it therefore ? etc.] Is it true or not? or what must be done in this case? what method must be taken to remove these objections, and reconcile the minds of the people? the multitude must needs come together; either the whole church at Jerusalem, or the great confluence of people, even of believing Jews, that were come from all parts thither; there is no hindering of their coming together, to see the apostle, and to hear what he has to say to the objections against him, and complaints of him; for they will hear that thou art come : this can never be kept a secret, and as soon as they hear it, they will flock in great numbers; they will come open mouthed, and be loud in their complaints, and it will be difficult to pacify them; there is danger in the case, the consequence may be bad; and therefore something must be done, to remove the opinion they had formed of the apostle, and the prejudice they had entertained against him; and therefore what follows is advised to.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 19-26 - Paul ascribed all his success to God, and to God they gave the praise God had honoured him more than any of the apostles, yet they did no envy him; but on the contrary, glorified the Lord. They could not d more to encourage Paul to go on cheerfully in his work. James and the elders of the church at Jerusalem, asked Paul to gratify the believin Jews, by some compliance with the ceremonial law. They thought it wa prudent in him to conform thus far. It was great weakness to be so fon of the shadows, when the substance was come. The religion Pau preached, tended not to destroy the law, but to fulfil it. He preache Christ, the end of the law for righteousness, and repentance and faith in which we are to make great use of the law. The weakness and evil of the human heart strongly appear, when we consider how many, even of the disciples of Christ, had not due regard to the most eminent ministe that even lived. Not the excellence of his character, nor the succes with which God blessed his labours, could gain their esteem an affection, seeing that he did not render the same respect as themselve to mere ceremonial observances. How watchful should we be agains prejudices! The apostles were not free from blame in all they did; an it would be hard to defend Paul from the charge of giving way too muc in this matter. It is vain to attempt to court the favour of zealots or bigots to a party. This compliance of Paul did not answer, for the very thing by which he hoped to pacify the Jews, provoked them, an brought him into trouble. But the all-wise God overruled both their advice and Paul's compliance with it, to serve a better purpose tha was intended. It was in vain to think of pleasing men who would be pleased with nothing but the rooting out of Christianity. Integrity an uprightness will be more likely to preserve us than insincer compliances. And it should warn us not to press men to doing what is contrary to their own judgment to oblige us.
Greek Textus Receptus
τι 5101 I-NSN ουν 3767 CONJ εστιν 2076 5748 V-PXI-3S παντως 3843 ADV δει 1163 5904 V-PQI-3S πληθος 4128 N-NSN συνελθειν 4905 5629 V-2AAN ακουσονται 191 5695 V-FDI-3P γαρ 1063 CONJ οτι 3754 CONJ εληλυθας 2064 5754 V-2RAI-2S
Vincent's NT Word Studies
22. What is it therefore? How does the matter lie? What is to be done? The multitude must needs come together. Some texts omit. So Rev. If retained, we should read a multitude.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
21:22 {What is it therefore?} (ti oun estin?). See this form of question by Paul (#1Co 14:15,26). What is to be done about it? Clearly James and the elders do not believe these misrepresentations of Paul's teaching, but many do. {They will certainly hear} (pantws akousontai). pantws is old adverb, by all means, altogether, wholly, certainly as here and #28:4; Lu 4:23; 1Co 9:10. this future middle of akouw is the usual form instead of akousw. There was no way to conceal Paul's arrival nor was it wise to do so. B C and several cursives omit dei pleqos sunelqein (The multitude must needs come together).
