Acts 21:31
Acts 21:31 in Multiple Translations
While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil.
And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
And as they were seeking to kill him, tidings came up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion.
And while they were attempting to put him to death, news came to the chief captain of the band that all Jerusalem was out of control.
As they tried to kill him, news came to the Roman troop commander that the whole of Jerusalem was in an uproar.
But as they went about to kill him, tydings came vnto the chiefe captaine of the band, that all Hierusalem was on an vproare.
and they seeking to kill him, a rumour came to the chief captain of the band that all Jerusalem hath been thrown into confusion,
As they were trying to kill him, news came up to the commanding officer of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
And as they went about to kill him, tidings came to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
And as they went about to kill him, it was told the tribune of the band, That all Jerusalem was in confusion.
While they were trying to kill Paul, someone ran to the fort near the Temple and told the Roman commander that many [HYP] people [MTY] in Jerusalem were rioting at the Temple.
That mob started hitting Paul, trying to kill him. Somebody went to the big Roman boss and said, “The people in Jerusalem are going wild.”
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Study Notes — Acts 21:31
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- Acts 21:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Acts 21:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 21:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 21:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Acts 21:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 21:31
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 21:31
- Cambridge Bible on Acts 21:31
- Barnes' Notes on Acts 21:31
- Whedon's Commentary on Acts 21:31
- Sermons on Acts 21:31
Context — Paul Seized at the Temple
31While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil.
32Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. 33The 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Corinthians 11:23–33 | Are they servants of Christ? I am speaking like I am out of my mind, but I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, in labor and toil and often without sleep, in hunger and thirst and often without food, in cold and exposure. Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief? If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying. In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me. But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Mark 14:2 | “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.” |
| 6 | 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.” |
| 7 | Acts 10:1 | At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment. |
| 8 | Acts 19:40 | For we are in jeopardy of being charged with rioting for today’s events, and we have no justification to account for this commotion.” |
| 9 | Acts 25:23 | The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in. |
| 10 | John 18:12 | Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him. |
Acts 21:31 Summary
This verse tells us that while the crowd was trying to kill Paul, the Roman commander heard about the turmoil in Jerusalem and came to intervene. The commander's arrival stopped the crowd from harming Paul, and he then arrested Paul to protect him. This shows how God can use unexpected people and circumstances to protect and care for us, as seen in Acts 21:32. Just like Paul, we can trust that God is in control, even when things seem chaotic, and He will use all things for our good, as promised in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the condition of the city when the Roman commander received the report?
The city of Jerusalem was in turmoil, as stated in Acts 21:31, with the whole city being stirred up and the people rushing together to seize Paul, as seen in Acts 21:30.
Who received the report of the turmoil in Jerusalem?
The commander of the Roman regiment received the report, as stated in Acts 21:31, and he immediately took action to address the situation.
What was the intent of the crowd towards Paul?
The crowd was trying to kill Paul, as stated in Acts 21:31, driven by their assumption that he had brought Trophimus into the temple, as mentioned in Acts 21:29.
How did the Roman commander's intervention impact the situation?
The commander's arrival with soldiers stopped the crowd from beating Paul, as seen in Acts 21:32, and he then arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains, as stated in Acts 21:33.
Reflection Questions
- What role do you think God played in the timing of the Roman commander's arrival, and how does this relate to Psalm 121:7-8, which says God will keep us from all harm?
- How can we, like Paul, trust in God's sovereignty even in the midst of turmoil and danger, as seen in Romans 8:28?
- In what ways can we, as believers, be a calming presence in the midst of chaos, as the Roman commander was in this situation?
- What can we learn from Paul's experience about the importance of being prepared to face opposition and persecution for our faith, as warned in 2 Timothy 3:12?
Gill's Exposition on Acts 21:31
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 21:31
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 21:31
Trapp's Commentary on Acts 21:31
Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 21:31
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 21:31
Cambridge Bible on Acts 21:31
Barnes' Notes on Acts 21:31
Whedon's Commentary on Acts 21:31
Sermons on Acts 21:31
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A Day and a Night in the Deep by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of fully believing and trusting in the word of God. He uses the example of the Israelites who, despite knowing what God had p |
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Trials and Afflictions by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in faithfulness during trials and afflictions. He refers to 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-14, which encourages bel |
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Voices in the Coming Storm by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jesus walking on water and the disciples' reaction to it. He emphasizes the importance of having faith and not being afraid in |
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The Perils of Paul by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the dedication and discipline of a young Chinese girl who practices diving for hours every day for five years. He uses this example to chall |
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Scars That Speak by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on two verses from Galatians chapter 6, specifically verses 14 and 17. The speaker emphasizes that Paul saw that God had done everything in Jesu |
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Grace & Peace by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker begins by asserting his qualifications as a minister of Christ, highlighting his experiences and hardships in serving the Lord. He shares instances of b |
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The Sufferings of the Early Christians by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the sufferings and trials that the apostle Paul endured for the sake of spreading the word of God. He mentions how Paul was beaten, stoned, |






