ACTS 21:23 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;”
Therefore do this that we tell you. We have four men who are under a vow — the elders propose that Paul defuse tensions by demonstrating his own obedience to Jewish practice. The 'four men under a vow' refers to the Nazirite vow (Numbers 6), a temporary ascetical commitment requiring abstinence and culminating in temple sacrifice.
Church Fathers on Acts 21:23
that you teach apostasy from Moses to all the Jews which are among the Gentiles, by telling them not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs. Acts 21:21 What is it therefore? The multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that you have come. Do therefore this that we say to you (v. 22, 23): they say these things as advising, not as commanding. We have four men which have a vow on them; them take, and purify yourself with them, and be at…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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