unfoldingWord_en_tn/act/21/22.md

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  • The Jerusalem elders continue to speak to Paul.
  • What should we do? - The word "we" refers to the elders. (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_exclusive)
  • four men who made a vow - This was the kind of vow where the person would not drink alcohol or cut their hair until the end of the set period of time. Alternate translation: "four men who made a promise to God".
  • pay their expenses for them - The expenses would go towards buying a male and female lamb, a ram, and grain and drink offerings. Alternate translation: "pay for what they will need."
  • keep the law - "live a life that conforms to the Law of Moses and other Jewish customs"