Acts 21:22
New International Version
What shall we do? They will certainly hear that you have come,

New Living Translation
What should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.

English Standard Version
What then is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.

Berean Standard Bible
What then should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.

Berean Literal Bible
What then is it? Certainly they will hear that you have come.

King James Bible
What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

New King James Version
What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.

New American Standard Bible
So what is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.

NASB 1995
“What, then, is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.

NASB 1977
“What, then, is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.

Legacy Standard Bible
What, then, is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.

Amplified Bible
What then should be done? They will certainly hear that you have arrived.

Christian Standard Bible
So what is to be done? They will certainly hear that you’ve come.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So what is to be done? They will certainly hear that you’ve come.

American Standard Version
What is it therefore? they will certainly hear that thou art come.

Contemporary English Version
What should we do now that our people have heard you are here?

English Revised Version
What is it therefore? they will certainly hear that thou art come.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
What should we do about this? They will certainly hear that you're in town.

Good News Translation
They are sure to hear that you have arrived. What should be done, then?

International Standard Version
What is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.

Majority Standard Bible
What then should we do? Certainly will a multitude gather, for they will that you have come.

NET Bible
What then should we do? They will no doubt hear that you have come.

New Heart English Bible
What then? The multitude must certainly meet. They will hear that you have come.

Webster's Bible Translation
What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

Weymouth New Testament
What then ought you to do? They are sure to hear that you have come to Jerusalem;

World English Bible
What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
what then is it? Certainly the multitude must come together, for they will hear that you have come.

Berean Literal Bible
What then is it? Certainly they will hear that you have come.

Young's Literal Translation
what then is it? certainly the multitude it behoveth to come together, for they will hear that thou hast come.

Smith's Literal Translation
What is it therefore? the multitude must all come together: for they will hear that thou hast come.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

Catholic Public Domain Version
What is next? The multitude ought to be convened. For they will hear that you have arrived.

New American Bible
What is to be done? They will surely hear that you have arrived.

New Revised Standard Version
What then is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now, therefore, they have heard that you have come here.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Therefore, because this has been heard by them, they have come here.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
What, then, is to be done? A multitude must certainly come together; for they will hear that you have come.

Godbey New Testament
Then what is it? it is altogether necessary that the multitude come together: for they will hear that you have come.

Haweis New Testament
What then is to be done? The multitude must certainly be assembled; for they will hear that thou art come.

Mace New Testament
what then is to be done? they will necessarily be all assembled, for they can't but hear, you are come.

Weymouth New Testament
What then ought you to do? They are sure to hear that you have come to Jerusalem;

Worrell New Testament
What is it, therefore? They will certainly hear that you have come.

Worsley New Testament
What then is to be done? The people must necessarily meet together; for they will hear that thou art come.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paul's Arrival at Jerusalem
21But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs. 22What then should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come. 23Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow.…

Cross References
Acts 15:1-2
Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” / And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

Acts 15:24
It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.

Acts 15:5
But some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and declared, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.”

Acts 15:19-21
It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God. / Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood. / For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”

Acts 15:28-29
It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements: / You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.

Acts 16:4
As they went from town to town, they delivered the decisions handed down by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey.

Acts 18:21
But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 20:16
Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.

Acts 22:30
The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.

Acts 23:12-15
When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...

Acts 24:5
We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,

Acts 25:7
When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove.

Acts 28:17
After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.

Galatians 2:4-5
This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us. / We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel would remain with you.

Galatians 2:11-14
When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. / For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group. / The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray. ...


Treasury of Scripture

What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that you are come.

the multitude.

Acts 15:12,22
Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them…

Acts 19:32
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.

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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.














What then should we do?
This phrase reflects a moment of decision and concern among the early Christian leaders. The Greek word for "do" here is "ποιήσωμεν" (poiēsōmen), which implies action or making. The leaders are contemplating a course of action in response to the situation at hand. This reflects the early church's need for wisdom and discernment, a theme prevalent throughout Acts. The question underscores the importance of seeking God's guidance in times of uncertainty, a principle that remains relevant for believers today.

They will certainly hear
The phrase "will certainly hear" is translated from the Greek "ἀκούσονται" (akousontai), which means to hear or to listen. This indicates the inevitability of news spreading among the people. In the historical context of Acts, Jerusalem was a hub of religious activity, and news traveled quickly. This highlights the interconnectedness of the early Christian community and the challenges they faced in maintaining unity and truth amidst rumors and opposition. It serves as a reminder of the power of communication and the responsibility of believers to manage it wisely.

that you have come
The arrival of Paul in Jerusalem was significant and potentially controversial. The Greek word for "come" is "ἐλήλυθας" (elēlythas), which denotes arrival or presence. Paul's presence in Jerusalem was a pivotal moment, as he was a prominent figure in the early church and often a lightning rod for controversy due to his mission to the Gentiles. This phrase captures the tension between Paul's mission and the expectations of the Jewish believers in Jerusalem. It serves as a reminder of the challenges of cross-cultural ministry and the need for grace and understanding within the body of Christ.

(22) The multitude must needs come together.--More accurately, at all events a crowd must needs come together. The report of St. Paul's arrival was sure to spread, and those who heard of it would be eager to see how he acted. Would he ostentatiously reproduce in Jerusalem that living as a Greek with Greeks (1Corinthians 9:22) of which they heard as his manner at Corinth and Ephesus? The advice which followed was intended to allay the suspicion of the timid, and to disappoint the expectations of more determined adversaries.

Verse 22. - The R.T. omits the clause in the T.R. rendered the multitude must needs come together in the A.V.; they will certainly hear for they will hear, A.V. and T.R. The πάντως, which in the A.V. belongs to the omitted clause, is rendered "certainly" in the R.T.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
What
τί (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

then
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

should [we do]?
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

They will certainly hear
ἀκούσονται (akousontai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

you have come.
ἐλήλυθας (elēlythas)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.


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