purify. Greek. hagnizo. Compare Joh_11:55. This refers to the ceremonies connected with the Nazirite vow (Num 6). James, who was probably the speaker, would be glad to find Paul was already under the vow he had taken at Cenchreae (Act_18:18), as facilitating the execution of his plan.
be at charges = pay the expenses of the sacrifices. Greek. dapanao. Here, Mar_5:26. Luk_15:14. 2Co_12:15. Jam_4:3.
with = upon. Greek. epi.App-104.
shave. Greek. xurao. Only here and 1Co_11:5, 1Co_11:6. See note on keiro,Act_18:18.
may = shall.
know. Greek. ginosko.App-132.
concerning. Same as "of", Act_21:21.
nothing. Greek. oudeis.
walkest orderly. Greek. stoicheo = to walk according to religious observances. Here, Rom_4:12. Gal_1:5, Gal_1:25; Gal_6:16. Php_1:3, Php_1:16.