Acts 16:21

And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 16:21

BSB

by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice."

AKJV

And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

CPDV

And they are announcing a way which is not lawful for us to accept or to observe, since we are Romans."

ERV

and set forth customs which it is not lawful for us to receive, or to observe, being Romans.

NHEB

and set forth customs which it is not lawful for us to accept or to observe, being Romans."

SMT

And they announce customs, which it is not lawful for us to receive, nor do, being Romans.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 16:21

AndG2532Conjunction teachG2605Verb customsG1485Noun Neuter whichG3739 areG1832Verb notG3756 lawfulG1832VerbforusG2254toreceiveG3858Verb neitherG3761ConjunctiontoobserveG4160Verb beingG5607Verb RomansG4514Adjective

Commentary for Acts 16:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 16:21

Summary

Defendants charged with unlawful religious teaching

Place

Philippi

Event

Apostles accused of law-breaking

Estimated Time Period

c. 49 AD