John Calvin Reformed @genevareformer

The elders assembled when serious business required their counsel, keeping their deliberations private before the people had their turn. This was their custom: to consult among themselves first, undisturbed by the multitude, so judgment could be clear and unhurried.

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Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

They travelled light, carrying their own bags like poor soldiers, perhaps bearing the collection for Jerusalem's poor. When Paul resolved to go despite their warnings, they would not abandon him; like Thomas toward Christ and Ittai toward David, they cleaved to him in danger.

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Commenting on Acts 21:15-26

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

James the brother of our Lord presided over the Jerusalem church, the apostles had scattered to preach throughout the world. Paul visited him to report his success among the Gentiles and to hear the state of the church, bringing his companions as witnesses to what he would tell them.

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