ACTS 21:18 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.”
And the next day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present — James the Lord's brother has emerged as the leader of the Jerusalem church (as noted in Galatians 2:9). The formal meeting with 'all the elders' indicates the gravity of Paul's status; he must account for his Gentile mission.
Church Fathers on Acts 21:18
This was the Bishop of Jerusalem; and to him (Paul) is sent on an earlier occasion. This (James) was brother of the Lord; a great and admirable man. (To him, it says,) Paul entered in with us. Mark the (Bishop's) unassuming behavior: and the elders (were present). Again Paul relates to them the things relating to the Gentiles, not indulging in vainglory, God forbid, but wishing to show forth the mercy of God, and to fill them with great joy. Acts 15 See accordingly: when they…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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