Acts 21:23

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

So, here is what we would like you to do: We have four men who have made a vow [i.e., a special promise to God].

Cross References

Acts 18:18

After this [incident] Paul remained [in Corinth] for some time before leaving the brothers and sailing for Syria with Priscilla and Aquila. Paul shaved his head while in Cenchrea as part of a vow he had taken.

Acts 21:22

What do you think will happen when they hear that you have come [here to Jerusalem]?

1 Corinthians 9:20

I behaved like a Jew in front of the Jews in order to win Jews [to Christ] I behaved like a person who was under [obligation to observe] the law [i.e., Jews] in front of those who observe that law, although I was not [really] under [obligation to] it. I did this to win those who are under [obligation to observe] the law.