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John Gill's Exposition on Acts 21:25
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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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As touching the Gentiles which believe, etc.] This is said, to show that the Jews were not offended with Paul, for not insisting upon the circumcision of the believing Gentiles, and their conformity to the ceremonial law; and to remove an objection that Paul might make, that should he comply with this advice, and the believing Gentiles should hear of it, it might be a stumblingblock and a snare to them; who by his example, might think themselves obliged to regard the law: Beza’s ancient copy adds, “they have nothing to say to thee”; for as it follows, we have written and concluded; some years ago, at a meeting of the apostles, elders, and brethren at Jerusalem, when Paul was present; and of which he reminds him, to prevent any objection of this kind; where it was unanimously agreed on and determined, that they observe no such things; as circumcision, and other rites and customs of the law, and particularly the vow of the Nazarite, which Gentiles are free from: hence it is said f1100, ``Gentiles have no Nazariteship;” upon which one of the commentators says f1101, if a Gentile vows Nazariteship, the law of the Nazarite does not fall upon him, he is not obliged to it: save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, etc. (see <441519> Acts 15:19,20,28,29).
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