Acts 21:17

17 And when we arrived at Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

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 And after those days we packed our baggage and went up to Jerusalem.

16 There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.

17 And when we arrived at Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

18 And the day following, Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were gathered.

19 And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.