Acts 21:16 Meaning and Explanation
“There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.”
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Read Full Chapter →Some disciples from Caesarea travel along and bring Mnason of Cyprus, a longtime believer, to host the company in Jerusalem.
What Does Acts 21:16 Mean?
Believers from Caesarea accompany the travelers, and they bring along Mnason, a man from Cyprus described as an old disciple, in whose house the company will stay. He has been a follower of Jesus from the early days and now opens his home to the visitors.
Quiet servants like Mnason hold the church together. He makes no speech and works no wonder; he simply offers a place to sleep. A seasoned faith often shows itself in such hospitality, and the kingdom of God advances as much through open doors as through bold sermons.
Acts 21:16 in the Original Language
archaios (ἀρχαῖος), 'old' -- original or from the beginning, here a disciple from the earliest days.
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What does Acts 21:16 mean?
Some disciples from Caesarea travel along and bring Mnason of Cyprus, a longtime believer, to host the company in Jerusalem.