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Acts 21:9

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 21:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Now this man had four virgin daughters, who prophesied.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Now this man had four virgin daughters, who prophesied.
Acts 21:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 21

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6and we went on board the ship, but they returned home again.
7And when we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais; and we saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.
8And on the morrow we departed, and came unto Caesarea: and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we abode with him.
9Now this man had four virgin daughters, who prophesied.
10And as we tarried there some days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
11And coming to us, and taking Paul`s girdle, he bound his own feet and hands, and said, Thus saith the Holy Spirit, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
12And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the same man had four daughters, etc.] So that he was a married man, which may be observed against the Papists, who forbid marriage to ecclesiastics: and they were, virgins: not under any vow of virginity, but they had not as yet changed their state of life, and were pure and incorrupt: which did prophesy; not explain and interpret Scripture, or preach in public assemblies; for these were not allowed women, neither in the Jewish synagogues, nor in Christian assemblies; but they were endowed with a gift of foretelling future events, as was promised such should have in Gospel times, (<290228>Joel 2:28).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the same man had four daughters . . . which did prophesy--fulfilling Joe 2:28 (see Act 2:18). This is mentioned, it would seem, merely as a high distinction divinely conferred on so devoted a servant of the Lord Jesus, and probably indicates the high tone of religion in his family.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Which did prophesy - See the notes on Acts 2:17; Acts 11:27. That females sometimes partook of the prophetic influence, and foretold future events, is evident from various places in the New Testament. See the notes on Acts 2:17. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“21:9 Philip’s daughters’ gift of prophecy demonstrated the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy, as Peter had preached at Pentecost (2:17-21; Joel 2:28-32).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“virgins: Co1 7:25-34, Co1 7:38 which: Act 2:17; Exo 15:20; Jdg 4:4; Kg2 22:14; Neh 6:14; Joe 2:28; Co1 11:4, Co1 11:5; Rev 2:20 Acts 21:10”
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