Acts 21:33

Translations

Modern

The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.

Traditional

Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.

Literal

Then having drawn near, the commander laid hold of him and commanded him to be bound with two chains, and he began inquiring who he might be and what it is he has been doing.

Latin

Tunc accedens tribunus apprehendit eum, et jussit eum alligari catenis duabus: et interrogabat quis esset, et quid fecisset.

Interlinear

Greek

English

The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.

Notes

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

Ephesians 6:20
…for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.
Acts 21:11
Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”
Acts 20:23
I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.
Acts 12:6
On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison.
Acts 22:29
At once those who were about to interrogate Paul stepped back, and the commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put a Roman citizen in chains.
Acts 28:20
So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”
2 Timothy 2:9
…for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
John 18:29–30
So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?”
Acts 26:29
“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
Judges 16:12
So Delilah took new ropes, tied him up with them, and called out, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” But while the men were hidden in her room, he snapped the ropes off his arms like they were threads.
2 Timothy 1:16
May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
Judges 16:21
Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, where he was bound with bronze shackles and forced to grind grain in the prison.

Glossary

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

Topics

Chains used to Confine Prisoners Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Claudius Lysius: A Roman Military officer Paul: Enters the Temple Courtyard Paul: His Defense Paul: Persecutions Endured By Prisoners: Paul Soldiers: Maintain the Peace Soldiers: Perform Escort Duty Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Paul is Apprehended In The Roman Empire: Allusions to Judicial Affairs of Prisoners Chained to Soldiers for Safety

Acts 21:33

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