Acts 21:18 web — The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.

World English Bible

"The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present."

— Acts 21:18, World English Bible

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Acts 21 — Context

15

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

16

Some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us, bringing one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we would stay.

17

When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.

18

The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.

19

When he had greeted them, he reported one by one the things which God had worked among the Gentiles through his ministry.

20

They, when they heard it, glorified God. They said to him, "You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law.

21

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.

Acts 21:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 21:18 say?
Acts 21:18 in the World English Bible reads: “The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.”
Where is Acts 21:18 in the Bible?
Acts 21:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 21, verse 18.
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 21:18.
What translation should I read Acts 21:18 in?
Acts 21:18 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 21:18?
Acts 21:18 reads (WEB): “The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.” 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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