Acts 21:17 asv — And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

American Standard Version

"And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. "

— Acts 21:17, American Standard Version

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Acts 21 — Context

14

And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

15

And after these days we took up our baggage and went up to Jerusalem.

16

And there went with us also certain of the disciples from Cæsarea, bringing with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we should lodge.

17

And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

18

And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.

19

And when he had saluted them, he rehearsed one by one the things which God had wrought among the Gentiles through his ministry.

20

And they, when they heard it, glorified God; and they said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of them that have believed; and they are all zealous for the law:

Acts 21:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 21:17 say?
Acts 21:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. ”
Where is Acts 21:17 in the Bible?
Acts 21:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 21, verse 17.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 21:17.
What translation should I read Acts 21:17 in?
Acts 21:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 21:17?
Acts 21:17 reads (ASV): “And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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