Acts 21:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come. The multitude must needs come together - Whether this refers to a regular convocation of the Church, or to a tumult that would infallibly take place when it was heard that the apostle was come, we cannot pretend to say; but it is evident that James and the elders wished some prudent steps to be taken, in order to prevent an evil that they had too much reason to fear.

Acts 21:22

22 What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.