Key Figures — Acts 21

4 figures

Paul
Apostle and missionary to the Gentiles.
Paul travels to Jerusalem despite warnings of danger, demonstrating his commitment to his mission and the will of God.
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Philip the Evangelist
One of the seven deacons and host to Paul and his companions.
Philip provides hospitality to Paul and his companions in Caesarea, showing the interconnectedness of early Christian communities.
Related passages
- Acts Chapter 6 (Philip chosen as one of the seven deacons)
- Acts Chapter 8 (Philip's evangelistic work in Samaria and with the Ethiopian eunuch)
Agabus
Prophet who foretells Paul's imprisonment.
Agabus delivers a prophecy about Paul's impending imprisonment, highlighting the role of prophecy in the early church.
Related passages
- Acts Chapter 11 (Agabus predicts a famine)
- 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 (Paul discusses the gift of prophecy)
James
Leader of the Jerusalem church.
James meets with Paul to discuss his ministry among the Gentiles and the concerns of Jewish believers.
Related passages
- Acts Chapter 15 (James' role in the Jerusalem Council)
- Galatians Chapter 2 (Paul's meeting with James)

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