Atos 21

Atos 21

Phillips wrote, “What did James and the others think of themselves? We wonder... They apparently did nothing to secure (Paul’s) release, nothing to speak on his behalf, nothing to appeal to the Jews of Jerusalem to give Paul fair play. They sent no one to the Roman authorities to assure the commander of the garrison that Paul was innocent of the charges leveled against him.” This is shameful by the church at Jerusalem—Paul had gotten in the mess he was in because of the advice of the church. They surely didn’t have Paul’s back—with friends like that who needs enemies! Where was the church when he needed them? (Jack Andrews Expository Studies – Understanding Acts)(Comment: I would defend the church leaders - they may not have been present and this was a murderous crowd and any attempt to rescue Paul would likely be futile.)