Act 21:20-26 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Acts 21:20-25: 21:20-25 The Jerusalem church leaders urged Paul to strengthen his credibility by demonstrating that he was not teaching Jews to turn their backs on the laws of Moses . At the same time, no attempt was made to force Jewish rules on Gentile converts—those terms had been set previously (15:22-29 ) and were simply to be honored.

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‏ Acts 21:20-26

Summary for Acts 21:20-25: 21:20-25 ^a The Jerusalem church leaders urged Paul to strengthen his credibility by demonstrating that he was not teaching Jews to turn their backs on the laws of Moses. At the same time, no attempt was made to force Jewish rules on Gentile converts—those terms had been set previously (15:22-29 ^b) and were simply to be honored.
Summary for Acts 21:26-36: 21:26-36 ^c The concerns of the Christian leaders (21:20-25 ^d) were evidently well based, for when their vows were almost completed, some Jews from the province of Asia raised a mob against Paul with false charges. They were intent on killing Paul, but the Roman commander rescued him.