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Acts 22

Acts 22:23

Paul the Roman Citizen · Acts 22:22–30
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Translations

Modern
As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,
Traditional
And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,
Literal
And in their crying out and casting off the garments and throwing dust into the air,
Latin
Vociferantibus autem eis, et projicientibus vestimenta sua, et pulverem jactantibus in aërem,

Original

Greek
English
As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,

Notes

Acts 22:23

The crowd shouted, threw off their coats, and tossed dust into the air. These actions were likely ritual responses to what they thought was blasphemy (speech that dishonors God). They strongly opposed Paul’s message, especially his claim that Gentiles were included among God's people (22:21). Compare with Luke 4:16–30.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Persecution

Events

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Claudius Lysias Paul the Apostle

Topics

Claudius Lysius: A Roman Military officer Paul: Persecutions Endured By Religious Intolerance: The Jewish Leaders in Persecuting Paul