Acts 21:16
What does Acts 21:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 21:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 21:16 means
Some disciples from Cæsarea travel with them, bringing Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, to host them. His long-standing faith and hospitality provide a safe base in a tense city. The network of believers across regions quietly sustains the mission through lodging, introductions, and care. Luke’s note reminds us that God prepares places and people ahead of His servants. Mnason’s identity as an “early” disciple signals depth and reliability. In an environment where rumors swirl, trusted hospitality matters. This is how the body functions: those who go and those who receive each have a vital part in advancing the gospel’s work.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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
King James Version · 1611There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us, taking a certain Mnason of Cyprus, one of the early disciples, in whose house we were to be living.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and there went also of the disciples from Caesarea with us, bringing with them him with whom we may lodge, a certain Mnason of Cyprus, an aged disciple.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And there went also with us some of the disciples from Caesarea, bringing with them one Mnason a Cyprian, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And [some] of the disciples from Caesarea went with us, bringing [with them] a certain Mnason, a Cyprian, an old disciple, with whom we were to lodge.
Context
The departure in verse 15 is now personalized with companions and a host. By naming Mnason and noting his background, Luke shows that Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem is not haphazard. Verse 17 will record the joyful reception by the brethren, and verse 18 the formal meeting with James and the elders. This arrangement sets a supportive context for sensitive discussions about Paul’s reputation among Jewish believers (verses 20–24) and the elders’ proposed plan.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 11:19
They therefore that were scattered abroad upon the tribulation that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to none save only to Jews.
- Acts 8:40
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Cæsarea.
- Acts 21:8
And on the morrow we departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we abode with him.
- Acts 21:3
And when we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
- Acts 10:48
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
- Proverbs 16:31
The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
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