Acts 21:16Some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us, bringing one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we would stay.
The setting
Caesarea to Jerusalem, ~57 AD. Paul's entourage prepares for his final visit to Jerusalem, knowing arrest awaits. Modern-day Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: grateful for unexpected provisions on a dangerous journey
The original word
mathētēs (μαθητής) — learner, follower who walked with Jesus from the beginning
Why it matters
Mnason was called an 'early disciple,' meaning he likely knew Jesus personally
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 21:16
This wasn't just finding a hotel — they needed a safe house for a wanted man
Common misconceptionThis seems like casual travel planning, but Paul was heading to almost certain imprisonment. Mnason was risking his safety to house a fugitive.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 21:16
Bible Genome reading
Acts 21:16 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 21:16 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is grateful, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include fellowship, hospitality. Notable phrases: disciples from Caesarea; Mnason of Cyprus; early disciple.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grateful
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
“It will be, that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'”
— Acts 2:21
“for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”
— Ephesians 2:8
“So now it wasn't you who sent me here, but God, and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land o…”
— Genesis 45:8
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