Acts 21:10
New International Version
After we had been there a number of days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

New Living Translation
Several days later a man named Agabus, who also had the gift of prophecy, arrived from Judea.

English Standard Version
While we were staying for many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

Berean Standard Bible
After we had been there several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

Berean Literal Bible
And remaining many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

King James Bible
And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

New King James Version
And as we stayed many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

New American Standard Bible
As we were staying there for some days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

NASB 1995
As we were staying there for some days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

NASB 1977
And as we were staying there for some days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

Legacy Standard Bible
And as we were staying there for some days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

Amplified Bible
As we were staying there for some time, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

Christian Standard Bible
After we had been there for several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
While we were staying there many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

American Standard Version
And as we tarried there some days, there came down from Judæa a certain prophet, named Agabus.

Contemporary English Version
We had been in Caesarea for several days, when the prophet Agabus came to us from Judea.

English Revised Version
And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After we had been there for a number of days, a prophet named Agabus arrived from Judea.

Good News Translation
We had been there for several days when a prophet named Agabus arrived from Judea.

International Standard Version
After we had been there for a number of days, a prophet named Agabus arrived from Judea.

Majority Standard Bible
After we had been there several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

NET Bible
While we remained there for a number of days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

New Heart English Bible
As we stayed there some days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

Webster's Bible Translation
And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

Weymouth New Testament
and during our somewhat lengthy stay a Prophet of the name of Agabus came down from Judaea.

World English Bible
As we stayed there some days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And we remaining many more days, there came down a certain one from Judea, a prophet, by name Agabus,

Berean Literal Bible
And remaining many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

Young's Literal Translation
And we remaining many more days, there came down a certain one from Judea, a prophet, by name Agabus,

Smith's Literal Translation
And we remaining many days, a certain prophet came down from Judea, by name Agabus.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And as we tarried there for some days, there came from Judea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And while we were delayed for some days, a certain prophet from Judea, named Agabus, arrived.

New American Bible
We had been there several days when a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

New Revised Standard Version
While we were staying there for several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And as we were there many days, there came down from Judæa a prophet named Ag’a-bus.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when we were there many days, a certain Prophet had come down from Judea, whose name was Agabus.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And as we remained there many days, there came down, from Judea, a certain prophet, named Agabus;

Godbey New Testament
And we remaining many days, a certain prophet, by name Agabus, came down from Judea;

Haweis New Testament
And as we tarried there several days, there came down a certain prophet from Judea named Agabus.

Mace New Testament
after we had been there several days, a prophet arriv'd from Judea, one Agabus, who made us a visit.

Weymouth New Testament
and during our somewhat lengthy stay a Prophet of the name of Agabus came down from Judaea.

Worrell New Testament
And, as we tarried there several days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, Agabus by name.

Worsley New Testament
And as we abode there several days, there came down from Judea a certain prophet named Agabus:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paul Visits Philip the Evangelist
9He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. 10After we had been there several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’ ”…

Cross References
Acts 11:27-28
In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. / One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.)

Acts 13:1
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.

Acts 20:23
I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.

1 Corinthians 12:28
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

Ephesians 4:11
And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

1 Samuel 9:9
(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.)

1 Kings 22:7-8
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” / The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.

2 Kings 6:12
But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.”

2 Chronicles 18:6-7
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” / The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.

Jeremiah 28:9
As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.”

Ezekiel 2:5
And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.

Amos 7:14-15
“I was not a prophet,” Amos replied, “nor was I the son of a prophet; rather, I was a herdsman and a tender of sycamore-fig trees. / But the LORD took me from following the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to My people Israel.’

Matthew 10:41
Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward.

Luke 2:36
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

John 4:19
“Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet.


Treasury of Scripture

And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

as.

Acts 21:4,7
And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem…

Acts 20:16
For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

Agabus.

Acts 11:28
And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

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Acts 21
1. Paul calls at the house of Philip, whose daughters prophesy.
10. Agabus, foretelling what should befall him at Jerusalem,
13. he will not be dissuaded from going thither.
17. He comes to Jerusalem;
27. where he is apprehended, and in great danger, but by the chief captain is rescued;
37. and requests, and is permitted to speak to the people.














After we had been there several days
This phrase indicates a period of waiting and preparation. The Greek word for "days" (ἡμέραι) suggests a specific, divinely appointed time. In the biblical narrative, waiting often precedes significant events or revelations. This period of "several days" can be seen as a time of spiritual readiness, where the disciples are being prepared for the message that is about to be delivered. It reminds us of the importance of patience and the divine timing in God's plan.

a prophet named Agabus
The mention of "a prophet" highlights the role of prophecy in the early church. Agabus is a significant figure, previously mentioned in Acts 11:28, where he predicted a famine. The Greek word for prophet (προφήτης) means one who speaks forth by divine inspiration. Agabus's presence underscores the continuity of the prophetic tradition from the Old Testament into the New Testament era. His role is to convey God's message, serving as a bridge between the divine and the human, and his accurate prophecies affirm the authenticity of his calling.

came down from Judea
The phrase "came down" is geographically accurate, as Judea is at a higher elevation than many surrounding regions. However, it also carries a spiritual connotation. Judea, being the region of Jerusalem, is significant as the center of Jewish worship and the early Christian church. Agabus's journey from Judea symbolizes the spread of the Gospel and the prophetic word from the heart of Jewish faith to the broader Christian community. This movement reflects the mission of the early church to reach beyond its initial boundaries, emphasizing the universal nature of the Christian message.

(10) As we tarried there many days . . .--The adjective is in the comparative degree, and implies, accordingly, a longer time than had been intended. Probably the voyage had been quicker than the travellers had expected, and there was therefore time to remain at Caesarea, and yet to arrive at Jerusalem, as St. Paul purposed, in time for Pentecost (chap 20:16). There was, at any rate, time for the tidings of his arrival to reach Jerusalem, and for Agabus (see Note on Acts 11:28) to come down in consequence.

Verse 10. - Many days (ἡμέρας πλείους). In Acts 13:31 ἐπὶ ἡμέρας πλείους is applied to the forty days between the Resurrection and the Ascension. In Acts 18:20 πλείονα χρόνον is a longer time - longer, viz. than he had intended. In Acts 25:6 ἡμέρας πλείους η} δέκα is "more than ten days." Here, therefore, it is too strong an expression to say "many days." According to Lewin's calculation, he was only five days at Caesarea - from May 10 to May 15. Howson's "some days," which is the rendering also in the margin of the R.T., is much better than "many." Renan has "quelques jours." Agabus (see Acts 11:28).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
After
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

we had been there
Ἐπιμενόντων (Epimenontōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1961: (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain.

several
πλείους (pleious)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural - Comparative
Strong's 4119: Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.

days,
ἡμέρας (hēmeras)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

a
τις (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

prophet
προφήτης (prophētēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.

named
ὀνόματι (onomati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

Agabus
Ἅγαβος (Hagabos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 13: Agabus, a Christian prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Agabus, an Israelite.

came down
κατῆλθέν (katēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2718: From kata and erchomai; to come down.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

Judea.
Ἰουδαίας (Ioudaias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2449: Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.


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