Also some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us and brought with them a certain Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we were to lodge.
Parallel translations
- WEB Some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us, bringing one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we would stay.
- KJV 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.
- BSB Some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied us, and they took us to stay at the home of Mnason the Cypriot, an early disciple.
- NASB Some of the disciples from Caesarea also came with us, taking us to Mnason of Cyprus, a disciple of long standing with whom we were to stay.
- NLT Some believers from Caesarea accompanied us, and they took us to the home of Mnason, a man originally from Cyprus and one of the early believers.
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Disciples from Caesarea accompany them and bring them to lodge with Mnason, an early disciple from Cyprus. Hospitality smooths the way.
Overview
The Caesarean believers arrange for Paul's group to stay with Mnason, a longtime disciple, perhaps a believer since Pentecost. Such hospitality embodies the practical love that bound the early church together. Mnason's seasoned faith and open home illustrate the quiet service of many who supported the gospel mission.
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- Prov 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
- Acts 21:8On the next day, we, who were Paul’s companions, departed, and came to Caesarea. We entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him.
- Ps 92:14They will still produce fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and green,
- Acts 21:3–4When we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre, for there the ship was to unload her cargo.
- Acts 8:40But Philip was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the Good News to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.
- Acts 10:48He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.
- 1 Jn 2:13–14I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, little children, because you know the Father.
- Acts 15:39Then the contention grew so sharp that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away to Cyprus,
- Acts 10:24On the next day they entered into Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his relatives and his near friends.
- Acts 11:19They therefore who were scattered abroad by the oppression that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only.
- Rom 16:7Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who were also in Christ before me.
- Ps 71:17–18God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.
- Phlm 1:9yet for love’s sake I rather beg, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
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