Acts 21:24

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Take these men, join in their purification rites, and pay their expenses so that they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know there is no truth to these reports about you, but that you yourself are living in obedience to the law.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Take them and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses so that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things of which they were informed concerning you are nothing; but that you yourself also walk orderly and keep the law.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    these{G5128} take,{G3880} and purify thyself{G48} with{G4862} them,{G846} and{G2532} be at charges{G1159} for{G1909} them,{G846} that{G2443} they may shave{G3587} their heads:{G2776} and{G2532} all{G3956} shall know{G1097} that{G3754} there is{G2076} no truth{G3762} in the things{G3739} whereof they have been informed{G2727} concerning{G4012} thee;{G4675} but{G235} that thou thyself{G846} also{G2532} walkest orderly,{G4748} keeping{G5442} the law.{G3551}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Them{G5128} take{G3880}{(G5631)}, and purify thyself{G48}{(G5682)} with{G4862} them{G846}, and{G2532} be at charges{G1159}{(G5657)} with{G1909} them{G846}, that{G2443} they may shave{G3587}{(G5667)} their heads{G2776}: and{G2532} all{G3956} may know{G1097}{(G5632)} that those things{G3754}, whereof{G3739} they were informed{G2727}{(G5769)} concerning{G4012} thee{G4675}, are{G2076}{(G5748)} nothing{G3762}; but{G235} that thou thyself{G846} also{G2532} walkest orderly{G4748}{(G5719)}, and keepest{G5442}{(G5723)} the law{G3551}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Them take and purifye thy selfe with them and do cost on them that they maye shave their heeddes and all shall knowe yt tho thinges which they have hearde concerninge the are nothinge: but that thou thy selfe also walkest and kepest the lawe.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    take them vnto ye, and purifye thyselfe with them, and do the cost on them, that they maye shaue their heades: and they shal knowe, that it is nothinge, wherof they are enfourmed agaynst the, but that thou also walkest and kepest the lawe.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Them take, and purifie thy selfe with them, and contribute with them, that they may shaue their heads: and all shall knowe, that those things, whereof they haue bene informed concerning thee, are nothing, but that thou thy selfe also walkest and keepest the Lawe.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Them take, & purifie thy selfe with them, and do coste on them, that they may shaue their heades: And all shall knowe, that those thynges whiche they haue hearde concernyng thee, are nothyng, but that thou thy selfe also walkest and kepest the lawe.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave [their] heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but [that] thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Take them, and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses for them, that they may shave their heads. Then all will know that there is no truth in the things that they have been informed about you, but that you yourself also walk keeping the law.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    these having taken, be purified with them, and be at expence with them, that they may shave the head, and all may know that the things of which they have been instructed concerning thee are nothing, but thou dost walk -- thyself also -- the law keeping.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    these take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges for them, that they may shave their heads: and all shall know that there is no truth in the things whereof they have been informed concerning thee; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, keeping the law.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    these take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges for them, that they may shave their heads: and all shall know that there is no truth in the things whereof they have been informed concerning thee; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, keeping the law.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Go with these, and make yourself clean with them, and make the necessary payments for them, so that they may be free from their oath: and everyone will see that the statements made about you are not true, but that you put yourself under rule, and keep the law.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Take them, and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses for them, that they may shave their heads. Then all will know that there is no truth in the things that they have been informed about you, but that you yourself also walk keeping the law.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    take them and purify yourself along with them and pay their expenses, so that they may have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know there is nothing in what they have been told about you, but that you yourself live in conformity with the law.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 21:26 : 26 The next day, Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he went to the temple to give notice of the date when the days of purification would end and the offering would be made for each of them.
  • Acts 24:18 : 18 While I was doing this, they found me purified in the temple, without a crowd or any disturbance.
  • Acts 18:18 : 18 Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he said goodbye to the brothers and sisters and set sail for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchrea because of a vow he had taken.
  • 1 Cor 9:20 : 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law, I became like one under the law, even though I myself am not under the law, to win those under the law.
  • Gal 2:12 : 12 For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they came, he began to draw back and separate himself, fearing those of the circumcision group.
  • Heb 9:10-14 : 10 They are only regulations concerning food and drink and various ceremonial washings, external ordinances imposed until the time of reformation. 11 But Christ came as the high priest of the good things that are to come. He entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this creation. 12 He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood. He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so their bodies are outwardly clean, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from dead works so that we may serve the living God?
  • Exod 19:10 : 10 The LORD said to Moses, 'Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. Have them wash their garments.
  • Exod 19:14 : 14 Moses went down from the mountain to the people, consecrated them, and they washed their garments.
  • Num 6:5 : 5 Throughout the length of their vow, no razor may touch their head. Until the time of their dedication to the LORD is complete, they are to be holy and allow the hair of their head to grow long.
  • Num 6:9 : 9 If someone dies suddenly beside them, making their head of dedication unclean, they must shave their head on the day of their purification—the seventh day.
  • Num 6:13 : 13 This is the law for the Nazirite: When their period of dedication is complete, they are to be brought to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
  • Num 6:18 : 18 The Nazirite must then shave the hair of their dedication at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, take the hair and put it in the fire that is under the sacrifice of the fellowship offering.
  • Num 19:17-22 : 17 For the unclean person, they shall take some of the ashes from the burnt purification offering, and fresh water shall be added to them in a container. 18 Then a clean person shall take hyssop, dip it in the water, and sprinkle it on the tent, on all the vessels, on the people who were there, and on anyone who touched a bone, a slain person, a dead body, or a grave. 19 The clean person shall sprinkle the unclean on the third day and on the seventh day. On the seventh day, he shall purify him. Then the one being purified must wash his clothes and bathe in water, and he will be clean by evening. 20 But if someone is unclean and does not purify himself, that person shall be cut off from the assembly because he has defiled the sanctuary of the LORD. The water of purification has not been sprinkled on him; he is unclean. 21 This shall be a permanent statute for them. The one who sprinkles the water of purification must wash his clothes, and anyone who touches the water of purification will remain unclean until evening. 22 Anything that the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will remain unclean until evening.
  • Judg 13:5 : 5 For you will conceive and give birth to a son, and no razor is to touch his head, because the boy will be a Nazirite, dedicated to God from birth. He will begin to rescue Israel from the power of the Philistines.
  • Judg 16:17-19 : 17 So he told her everything: 'No razor has ever been used on my head,' he said, 'because I have been a Nazirite dedicated to God from my mother’s womb. If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me, and I would become as weak as any other man.' 18 When Delilah saw that he had told her everything, she sent word to the rulers of the Philistines, 'Come back once more; he has told me everything.' So the rulers of the Philistines returned with the silver in their hands. 19 After putting him to sleep on her lap, she called for someone to shave off the seven locks of his hair, and so began to subdue him. And his strength left him.
  • 2 Chr 30:18-19 : 18 Although most of the people from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun had not purified themselves, they ate the Passover contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, 'May the LORD, who is good, pardon everyone 19 who sets their heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of their ancestors—even if they are not clean according to the rules of the sanctuary.'
  • Job 1:5 : 5 When the days of feasting were over, Job would send for them and consecrate them. Rising early in the morning, he would offer burnt offerings for each of them, thinking, 'Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.' Job did this regularly.
  • Job 41:25 : 25 Nothing on earth is his equal, a creature without fear.
  • John 3:25 : 25 Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a Jew about purification.
  • John 11:55 : 55 The Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up to Jerusalem from the countryside before the Passover to purify themselves.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 87%

    20 When they heard this, they praised God. Then they said to him, 'You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.'

    21 'They have been informed that you teach all the Jews living among the Gentiles to turn away from Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or follow our customs.'

    22 What should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.

    23 So do what we tell you: There are four men with us who have made a vow.

  • 78%

    25 As for the Gentile believers, we have written to them our decision that they should abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality.

    26 The next day, Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he went to the temple to give notice of the date when the days of purification would end and the offering would be made for each of them.

  • 7 This is how you will purify them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification, have them shave their entire bodies with a razor, and have them wash their clothes and purify themselves.

  • Lev 14:8-9
    2 verses
    71%

    8 The one who is to be cleansed must wash their clothes, shave off all their hair, and bathe in water; then they will be clean. After that, they may enter the camp but must stay outside their tent for seven days.

    9 On the seventh day, they must shave off all their hair—their head, their beard, their eyebrows, and all their hair. They must wash their clothes and bathe their body in water, and then they will be clean.

  • 24 Since we have heard that some have gone out from us and troubled you with teachings, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no such instructions,

  • 70%

    28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you except these necessary things:

    29 that you abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from what is strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.

  • 70%

    16 In this, I strive to always keep my conscience clear before God and people.

    17 After several years, I came to bring gifts to my nation and offerings.

    18 While I was doing this, they found me purified in the temple, without a crowd or any disturbance.

  • 5 They must not shave bald spots on their heads, trim the edges of their beards, or make cuts on their bodies.

  • 69%

    21 They replied, 'We have not received any letters about you from Judea, nor has any of the brothers who came here reported or said anything bad about you.'

    22 But we would like to hear from you what you think, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.

  • 21 'They are advocating customs that are not lawful for us Romans to accept or practice.'

  • 18 Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he said goodbye to the brothers and sisters and set sail for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchrea because of a vow he had taken.

  • 5 But some believers from the sect of the Pharisees stood up and declared, "It is necessary to circumcise them and to order them to keep the law of Moses."

  • 20 They must neither shave their heads nor let their hair grow long, but they are to keep the hair of their heads trimmed.

  • Acts 16:3-4
    2 verses
    68%

    3 Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he had him circumcised because of the Jews who lived in those areas, as they all knew his father was a Greek.

    4 As they traveled from city to city, they shared the decisions that had been made by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem, instructing the believers to follow them.

  • 34 Therefore, I urge you to take some food, because this is important for your survival. Not one of you will lose a single hair from your head.

  • 68%

    19 Therefore, my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who are turning to God.

    20 Instead, we should write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, sexual immorality, meat that has been strangled, and blood.

  • 28 He said to them, 'You know it is forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or visit a foreigner, but God has shown me that I must not call any person common or unclean.'

  • 14 not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and human commandments that turn away from the truth.

  • Rom 2:24-25
    2 verses
    67%

    24 For as it is written, 'The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.'

    25 Circumcision indeed has value if you obey the law, but if you are a lawbreaker, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.

  • 1 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."

  • Lev 13:40-41
    2 verses
    67%

    40 If a man loses hair from his head, he is bald, but he is clean.

    41 If he loses hair from the front of his head, he has partial baldness, but he is clean.

  • 11 You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

  • 27 The one who is not physically circumcised but keeps the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.

  • 20 You must also purify every garment, every leather article, everything made of goat hair, and every wooden article.

  • 41 But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.'

  • 33 The person must shave, but they must not shave the infected area. The priest will isolate them for another seven days.

  • Gal 6:12-13
    2 verses
    66%

    12 Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh are the ones compelling you to be circumcised—only so that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

    13 For even those who are circumcised do not keep the law themselves, but they want you to be circumcised so they can boast about your flesh.

  • 35 Then he said to them, 'Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men.'

  • 18 The Nazirite must then shave the hair of their dedication at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, take the hair and put it in the fire that is under the sacrifice of the fellowship offering.

  • 21 This is the law of the Nazirite who takes a vow, their offering to the LORD for their separation, in addition to whatever else they can afford. They must fulfill the vow they have made, according to the law of their separation.

  • 5 Throughout the length of their vow, no razor may touch their head. Until the time of their dedication to the LORD is complete, they are to be holy and allow the hair of their head to grow long.

  • 9 If someone dies suddenly beside them, making their head of dedication unclean, they must shave their head on the day of their purification—the seventh day.

  • 4 And when they return from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash. They also observe many other traditions, such as the washing of cups, pitchers, copper vessels, and dining couches.

  • 3 saying, 'You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.'

  • 14 But I admit this to you: I worship the God of our ancestors according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in the Law and written in the Prophets.

  • 21 But do not be persuaded by them, because more than forty of them are lying in wait for him. They have bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they have killed him. Now they are ready and waiting for your consent.