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Acts 21

Acts 21:35

Paul Seized at the Temple · Acts 21:27–36
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Translations

Modern
When Paul reached the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob.
Traditional
And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people.
Literal
And when he came to the stairs, it happened that he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd.
Latin
Et cum venisset ad gradus, contigit ut portaretur a militibus propter vim populi.

Interlinear

Greek
English
When Paul reached the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob.

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

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Paul the Apostle Persecution Temple

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Claudius Lysius: A Roman Military officer Paul: His Defense Prisoners: Paul Soldiers: Maintain the Peace Soldiers: Perform Escort Duty