ACC ~ Acts 21 v26

PAUL CONDESCENDS TO THE JEW’S SENSIBILITIES. CHRYSOSTOM: Against this Paul defends himself and shows that he does this not of his choice. How did they persuade him? It was part of the divine plan and condescension on his part. So this was no hindrance to the preaching, since it was they themselves who decided such things. So he does not accuse Peter in any way. For what he himself did here is what Peter did on that occasion when he held his peace and established his doctrine. And he did not say, “But why? It is not necessary to teach those among the Gentiles.” It is not enough that he does not preach so there; he had to do something more to persuade them that you observe the law. Condescension is what it is. Do not be alarmed. HOMILIES ON THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 46.