Acts 21:16

King James Version:

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There went with us also [certain] of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and with us went some of the talmidim from Caesarea. They brought us to the home of the man with whom we were to stay, Mnason from Cyprus, who had been a talmid since the early days.

Berean Standard Bible:

Some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied us, and they took us to stay at the home of Mnason the Cypriot, an early disciple.

American Standard Version:

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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

^{G1161} There went^{G4905} with^{G4862} us^{G2254} also^{G2532} certain of the disciples^{G3101} of^{G575} Caesarea^{G2542}, and brought^{G71} with them^{G3844} one^{G5100} Mnason^{G3416} of Cyprus^{G2953}, an old^{G744} disciple^{G3101}, with whom^{G3739} we should lodge^{G3579}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Proverbs 16:31

¶ The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.

Psalms 92:14

They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;

Acts 21:3

Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.

Acts 21:4

And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.

Acts 21:8

¶ And the next [day] we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was [one] of the seven; and abode with him.

Psalms 71:17

O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

Psalms 71:18

Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto [this] generation, [and] thy power to every one [that] is to come.

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Commentary for Acts 21:16

Acts 21:16 is a verse from the New Testament that captures a moment in the journey of the Apostle Paul as he travels to Jerusalem. The historical context of this verse is set during Paul's third missionary journey, which took place in the mid-first century AD. At this time, Christianity was rapidly spreading throughout the Roman Empire, and Paul was a key figure in its expansion, particularly among the Gentiles (non-Jews).

In the verse, we see Paul being accompanied by disciples from Caesarea, a significant coastal city in the Roman province of Judea, which was also the location of an important early Christian community. These disciples are escorting Paul and possibly providing him with support and fellowship as he nears Jerusalem, where he faces an uncertain reception due to the controversy surrounding his ministry.

The verse introduces us to Mnason of Cyprus, described as an "old disciple," which suggests he was among the early converts to Christianity. Mnason's role here is to offer hospitality to Paul and his companions by providing them with lodging. This act of hospitality reflects the early Christian practice of caring for traveling missionaries and teachers, a common and essential aspect of the early church's community life.

The themes present in this verse include the importance of companionship and support among believers, the practice of hospitality, and the challenges faced by early Christian leaders like Paul. It also highlights the connectedness of the early Christian communities spread across different regions, such as Cyprus, Caesarea, and Jerusalem. The mention of Mnason, in particular, underscores the value placed on long-standing discipleship and the role of individuals in the collective life of the church. This verse reflects the communal spirit of early Christianity and the logistical and relational networks that facilitated the movement's growth and resilience.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Strong's Number: G4905
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: συνέρχομαι
Transliteration: synérchomai
Pronunciation: soon-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from σύν and ἔρχομαι; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally):--accompany, assemble (with), come (together), come (company, go) with, resort.
Strong's Number: G4862
There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σύν
Transliteration: sýn
Pronunciation: soon
Description: a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.:--beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.
Strong's Number: G2254
There are 167 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμῖν
Transliteration: hēmîn
Pronunciation: hay-meen'
Description: dative case plural of ἐγώ; to (or for, with, by) us:--our, (for) us, we.
Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Strong's Number: G3101
There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μαθητής
Transliteration: mathētḗs
Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Strong's Number: G2542
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Καισάρεια
Transliteration: Kaisáreia
Pronunciation: kahee-sar'-i-a
Description: from Καῖσαρ; Cæsaria, the name of two places in Palestine:--Cæsarea.
Strong's Number: G71
There are 97 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄγω
Transliteration: ágō
Pronunciation: ag'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce:--be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open.
Strong's Number: G3844
There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παρά
Transliteration: pará
Pronunciation: par-ah'
Description: a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of):--above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side…by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
Strong's Number: G5100
There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τὶς
Transliteration: tìs
Pronunciation: tis
Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Strong's Number: G3416
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Μνάσων
Transliteration: Mnásōn
Pronunciation: mnah'-sohn
Description: of uncertain origin; Mnason, a Christian:--Mnason.
Strong's Number: G2953
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Κύπριος
Transliteration: Kýprios
Pronunciation: koo'-pree-os
Description: from Κύπρος; a Cyprian (Cypriot), i.e. inhabitant of Cyprus:--of Cyprus.
Strong's Number: G744
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀρχαῖος
Transliteration: archaîos
Pronunciation: ar-khah'-yos
Description: from ἀρχή; original or primeval:--(them of) old (time).
Strong's Number: G3739
There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅς
Transliteration: hós
Pronunciation: ho
Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
Strong's Number: G3579
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ξενίζω
Transliteration: xenízō
Pronunciation: xen-id'-zo
Description: from ξένος; to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange:--entertain, lodge, (think it) strange.

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