unfoldingWord_en_tn/act/21/26.md

# took the men

These are the 4 men who made a vow.

# purifying himself with them

Before entering the temple area the Jews were required to be ceremonially or ritually clean. This cleansing had to do with Jews having contact with Gentiles.

# went into the temple

They did not go into the temple itself where only the high priest was allowed to enter. They entered the temple courtyard. Alternate translation: "went into the temple courtyard" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# the days of purification

This is a separate purification process from the purification process which they were required to fulfill in order to enter the temple area.

# until the offering was offered

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "until they presented the animals for an offering" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])