Acts 21:17

17 When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters welcomed us warmly.

Acts 21:17 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 21:17

And when we were come to Jerusalem
That is, Paul and his companions, attended with the disciples of Caesarea, and Mnason the old disciple with them:

the brethren received us gladly;
readily, willingly, and cheerfully; they did not treat them with an air of coldness and indifference, or look shy on them, or show any resentment to them, notwithstanding the various reports which had been brought them, concerning the ministry of the apostle among the Gentiles.

Acts 21:17 In-Context

15 After this, we got ready and made our way up to Jerusalem.

16 Some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied us and led us to Mnason's home, where we were guests. He was from Cyprus and had been a disciple a long time.

17 When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters welcomed us warmly.

18 On the next day Paul and the rest of us went to see James. All of the elders were present.

19 After greeting them, he gave them a detailed report of what God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.