Acts 21:31

Translations

Modern

While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil.

Traditional

And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

Literal

And in their seeking to kill him, a report came to the commander of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in an uproar,

Latin

Quærentibus autem eum occidere, nuntiatum est tribuno cohortis quia tota confunditur Jerusalem.

Interlinear

Greek

English

While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil.

Notes

Acts 21:31

commander: Or tribune, a Roman officer who commanded 1,000 men.

Acts 21:26–36

The concerns of the Christian leaders were well-founded (21:20–25). When Paul and the other men had almost completed their vow, some Jews from Asia falsely accused Paul and raised a mob against him. They intended to kill Paul, but the Roman commander rescued him.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Paul arrested in the Templec. AD 54

Related verses

2 Corinthians 11:23–33
Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death.
Acts 17:5
The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.
Acts 26:9–10
So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Mark 14:2
“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”
Matthew 26:5
“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”
John 18:12
Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him.
Acts 10:1
At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment.
1 Kings 1:41
Now Adonijah and all his guests were finishing their feast when they heard the sound of the ram’s horn. “Why is the city in such a loud uproar?” asked Joab.
Acts 23:17
Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.”
Acts 22:22
The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!”
Acts 24:6
…and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.
Acts 24:22
Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Paul the Apostle Persecution Rome (City) Temple Tribune

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Claudius Lysius: A Roman Military officer Fraternity: The Nazarites, Vows of Paul: Enters the Temple Courtyard Paul: Persecutions Endured By Prisoners: Paul Religious Intolerance: The Jewish Leaders in Persecuting Paul Soldiers: Maintain the Peace Soldiers: Perform Escort Duty The Roman Empire: Allusions to Military Affairs of Different Military officers

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