Acts 21:17

17 At length we reached Jerusalem, and there the brethren gave us a hearty welcome.

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 A few days afterwards we loaded our baggage-cattle and continued our journey to Jerusalem.

16 Some of the disciples from Caesarea also joined our party, and brought with them Mnason, a Cyprian, one of the early disciples, at whose house we were to lodge.

17 At length we reached Jerusalem, and there the brethren gave us a hearty welcome.

18 On the following day we went with Paul to call on James, and all the Elders of the Church came also.

19 After exchanging friendly greetings, Paul told in detail all that God had done among the Gentiles through his instrumentality.