Acts.21.27-Acts.22.22
Acts.21.27
And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,
Acts.21.27
When the seven days of their purification were nearly up, some Jews from around Ephesus spotted him in the Temple. At once they turned the place upside-down. They grabbed Paul
Acts.21.27
When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him,
Acts.21.27
Now when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him,
Acts.21.27
The seven days were almost ended when some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul in the Temple and roused a mob against him. They grabbed him,
Acts.21.28
Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
Acts.21.28
and started yelling at the top of their lungs, "Help! You Israelites, help! This is the man who is going all over the world telling lies against us and our religion and this place. He's even brought Greeks in here and defiled this holy place."
Acts.21.28
shouting, "Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against our people and our law and this place. And besides, he has brought Greeks into the temple area and defiled this holy place."
Acts.21.28
crying out, "Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people, the law, and this place; and furthermore he also brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place."
Acts.21.28
yelling, "Men of Israel! Help! This is the man who teaches against our people and tells everybody to disobey the Jewish laws. He speaks against the Temple--and he even defiles it by bringing Gentiles in!"
Acts.21.29
For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
Acts.21.29
(What had happened was that they had seen Paul and Trophimus, the Ephesian Greek, walking together in the city and had just assumed that he had also taken him to the Temple and shown him around.)
Acts.21.29
(They had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with Paul and assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple area.)
Acts.21.29
(For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
Acts.21.29
(For earlier that day they had seen him in the city with Trophimus, a Gentile from Ephesus, and they assumed Paul had taken him into the Temple.)
Acts.21.30
And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.
Acts.21.30
Soon the whole city was in an uproar, people running from everywhere to the Temple to get in on the action. They grabbed Paul, dragged him outside, and locked the Temple gates so he couldn't get back in and gain sanctuary.
Acts.21.30
The whole city was aroused, and the people came running from all directions. Seizing Paul, they dragged him from the temple, and immediately the gates were shut.
Acts.21.30
And all the city was disturbed; and the people ran together, seized Paul, and dragged him out of the temple; and immediately the doors were shut.
Acts.21.30
The whole population of the city was rocked by these accusations, and a great riot followed. Paul was dragged out of the Temple, and immediately the gates were closed behind him.
Acts.21.31
And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
Acts.21.31
As they were trying to kill him, word came to the captain of the guard, "A riot! The whole city's boiling over!"
Acts.21.31
While they were trying to kill him, news reached the commander of the Roman troops that the whole city of Jerusalem was in an uproar.
Acts.21.31
Now as they were seeking to kill him, news came to the commander of the garrison that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
Acts.21.31
As they were trying to kill him, word reached the commander of the Roman regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
Acts.21.32
Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
Acts.21.32
He acted swiftly. His soldiers and centurions ran to the scene at once. As soon as the mob saw the captain and his soldiers, they quit beating Paul.
Acts.21.32
He at once took some officers and soldiers and ran down to the crowd. When the rioters saw the commander and his soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.
Acts.21.32
He immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them. And when they saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.
Acts.21.32
He immediately called out his soldiers and officers and ran down among the crowd. When the mob saw the commander and the troops coming, they stopped beating Paul.
Acts.21.33
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.
Acts.21.33
The captain came up and put Paul under arrest. He first ordered him handcuffed, and then asked who he was and what he had done.
Acts.21.33
The commander came up and arrested him and ordered him to be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.
Acts.21.33
Then the commander came near and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and he asked who he was and what he had done.
Acts.21.33
The commander arrested him and ordered him bound with two chains. Then he asked the crowd who he was and what he had done.
Acts.21.34
And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.
Acts.21.34
All he got from the crowd were shouts, one yelling this, another that. It was impossible to tell one word from another in the mob hysteria, so the captain ordered Paul taken to the military barracks.
Acts.21.34
Some in the crowd shouted one thing and some another, and since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks.
Acts.21.34
And some among the multitude cried one thing and some another. So when he could not ascertain the truth because of the tumult, he commanded him to be taken into the barracks.
Acts.21.34
Some shouted one thing and some another. He couldn't find out the truth in all the uproar and confusion, so he ordered Paul to be taken to the fortress.
Acts.21.35
And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people.
Acts.21.35
But when they got to the Temple steps, the mob became so violent that the soldiers had to carry Paul.
Acts.21.35
When Paul reached the steps, the violence of the mob was so great he had to be carried by the soldiers.
Acts.21.35
When he reached the stairs, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob.
Acts.21.35
As they reached the stairs, the mob grew so violent the soldiers had to lift Paul to their shoulders to protect him.
Acts.21.36
For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.
Acts.21.36
As they carried him away, the crowd followed, shouting, "Kill him! Kill him!"
Acts.21.36
The crowd that followed kept shouting, "Away with him!"
Acts.21.36
For the multitude of the people followed after, crying out, "Away with him!"
Acts.21.36
And the crowd followed behind shouting, "Kill him, kill him!"
Acts.21.37
And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?
Acts.21.37
When they got to the barracks and were about to go in, Paul said to the captain, "Can I say something to you?" He answered, "Oh, I didn't know you spoke Greek.
Acts.21.37
As the soldiers were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, "May I say something to you?"
Acts.21.37
Then as Paul was about to be led into the barracks, he said to the commander, "May I speak to you?" He replied, "Can you speak Greek?
Acts.21.37
As Paul was about to be taken inside, he said to the commander, "May I have a word with you?Do you know Greek?" the commander asked, surprised.
Acts.21.38
Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?
Acts.21.38
I thought you were the Egyptian who not long ago started a riot here, and then hid out in the desert with his four thousand thugs."
Acts.21.38
"Do you speak Greek?" he replied. "Aren't you the Egyptian who started a revolt and led four thousand terrorists out into the desert some time ago?"
Acts.21.38
Are you not the Egyptian who some time ago stirred up a rebellion and led the four thousand assassins out into the wilderness?"
Acts.21.38
"Aren't you the Egyptian who led a rebellion some time ago and took four thousand members of the Assassins out into the desert?"
Acts.21.39
But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.
Acts.21.39
Paul said, "No, I'm a Jew, born in Tarsus. And I'm a citizen still of that influential city. I have a simple request: Let me speak to the crowd."
Acts.21.39
Paul answered, "I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people."
Acts.21.39
But Paul said, "I am a Jew from Tarsus, in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city; and I implore you, permit me to speak to the people."
Acts.21.39
"No," Paul replied, "I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, which is an important city. Please, let me talk to these people."
Acts.21.40
And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,
Acts.21.40
Standing on the barracks steps, Paul turned and held his arms up. A hush fell over the crowd as Paul began to speak. He spoke in Hebrew.
Acts.21.40
Having received the commander's permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic:
Acts.21.40
So when he had given him permission, Paul stood on the stairs and motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying,
Acts.21.40
The commander agreed, so Paul stood on the stairs and motioned to the people to be quiet. Soon a deep silence enveloped the crowd, and he addressed them in their own language, Aramaic.
Acts.22.1
Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.
Acts.22.1
"My dear brothers and fathers, listen carefully to what I have to say before you jump to conclusions about me."
Acts.22.1
"Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense."
Acts.22.1
"Brethren and fathers, hear my defense before you now."
Acts.22.1
"Brothers and esteemed fathers," Paul said, "listen to me as I offer my defense."
Acts.22.2
And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,)
Acts.22.2
When they heard him speaking Hebrew, they grew even quieter. No one wanted to miss a word of this. He continued,
Acts.22.2
When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet.
Acts.22.2
And when they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they kept all the more silent. Then he said:
Acts.22.2
When they heard him speaking in their own language, the silence was even greater.
Acts.22.3
I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
Acts.22.3
"I am a good Jew, born in Tarsus in the province of Cilicia, but educated here in Jerusalem under the exacting eye of Rabbi Gamaliel, thoroughly instructed in our religious traditions. And I've always been passionately on God's side, just as you are right now.
Acts.22.3
Then Paul said: "I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. Under Gamaliel I was thoroughly trained in the law of our fathers and was just as zealous for God as any of you are today.
Acts.22.3
"I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strictness of our fathers' law, and was zealous toward God as you all are today.
Acts.22.3
"I am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, and I was brought up and educated here in Jerusalem under Gamaliel. At his feet I learned to follow our Jewish laws and customs very carefully. I became very zealous to honor God in everything I did, just as all of you are today.
Acts.22.4
And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.
Acts.22.4
"I went after anyone connected with this "Way,' went at them hammer and tongs, ready to kill for God. I rounded up men and women right and left and had them thrown in prison.
Acts.22.4
I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison,
Acts.22.4
I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women,
Acts.22.4
And I persecuted the followers of the Way, hounding some to death, binding and delivering both men and women to prison.
Acts.22.5
As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.
Acts.22.5
You can ask the Chief Priest or anyone in the High Council to verify this; they all knew me well. Then I went off to our brothers in Damascus, armed with official documents authorizing me to hunt down the Christians there, arrest them, and bring them back to Jerusalem for sentencing.
Acts.22.5
as also the high priest and all the Council can testify. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and went there to bring these people as prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished.
Acts.22.5
as also the high priest bears me witness, and all the council of the elders, from whom I also received letters to the brethren, and went to Damascus to bring in chains even those who were there to Jerusalem to be punished.
Acts.22.5
The high priest and the whole council of leaders can testify that this is so. For I received letters from them to our Jewish brothers in Damascus, authorizing me to bring the Christians from there to Jerusalem, in chains, to be punished.
Acts.22.6
And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.
Acts.22.6
"As I arrived on the outskirts of Damascus about noon, a blinding light blazed out of the skies
Acts.22.6
"About noon as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.
Acts.22.6
"Now it happened, as I journeyed and came near Damascus at about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven shone around me.
Acts.22.6
"As I was on the road, nearing Damascus, about noon a very bright light from heaven suddenly shone around me.
Acts.22.7
And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
Acts.22.7
and I fell to the ground, dazed. I heard a voice: "Saul, Saul, why are you out to get me?'
Acts.22.7
I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, 'Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?'
Acts.22.7
And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?'
Acts.22.7
I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'
Acts.22.8
And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.
Acts.22.8
Who are you, Master?' I asked. "He said, "I am Jesus the Nazarene, the One you're hunting down.'
Acts.22.8
"'Who are you, Lord?' I asked.
Acts.22.8
So I answered, "Who are You, Lord?' And He said to me, "I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.'
Acts.22.8
"'Who are you, sir?' I asked. And he replied, 'I am Jesus of Nazareth, the one you are persecuting.'
Acts.22.9
And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.
Acts.22.9
My companions saw the light, but they didn't hear the conversation.
Acts.22.9
"'I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,' he replied. My companions saw the light, but they did not understand the voice of him who was speaking to me.
Acts.22.9
"And those who were with me indeed saw the light and were afraid, but they did not hear the voice of Him who spoke to me.
Acts.22.9
The people with me saw the light but didn't hear the voice.
Acts.22.10
And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.
Acts.22.10
"Then I said, "What do I do now, Master?'"He said, "Get to your feet and enter Damascus. There you'll be told everything that's been set out for you to do.'
Acts.22.10
"'What shall I do, Lord?' I asked.
Acts.22.10
So I said, "What shall I do, Lord?' And the Lord said to me, "Arise and go into Damascus, and there you will be told all things which are appointed for you to do.'
Acts.22.10
"I said, 'What shall I do, Lord?' And the Lord told me, 'Get up and go into Damascus, and there you will be told all that you are to do.'
Acts.22.11
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
Acts.22.11
And so we entered Damascus, but nothing like the entrance I had planned--I was blind as a bat and my companions had to lead me in by the hand.
Acts.22.11
"'Get up,' the Lord said, 'and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.' My companions led me by the hand into Damascus, because the brilliance of the light had blinded me.
Acts.22.11
And since I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Damascus.
Acts.22.11
"I was blinded by the intense light and had to be led into Damascus by my companions.
Acts.22.12
And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,
Acts.22.12
"And that's when I met Ananias, a man with a sterling reputation in observing our laws--the Jewish community in Damascus is unanimous on that score.
Acts.22.12
"A man named Ananias came to see me. He was a devout observer of the law and highly respected by all the Jews living there.
Acts.22.12
"Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good testimony with all the Jews who dwelt there,
Acts.22.12
A man named Ananias lived there. He was a godly man in his devotion to the law, and he was well thought of by all the Jews of Damascus.
Acts.22.13
Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.
Acts.22.13
He came and put his arm on my shoulder. "Look up,' he said. I looked, and found myself looking right into his eyes--I could see again!
Acts.22.13
He stood beside me and said, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight!' And at that very moment I was able to see him.
Acts.22.13
came to me; and he stood and said to me, "Brother Saul, receive your sight.' And at that same hour I looked up at him.
Acts.22.13
He came to me and stood beside me and said, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight.' And that very hour I could see him!
Acts.22.14
And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.
Acts.22.14
"Then he said, "The God of our ancestors has handpicked you to be briefed on his plan of action. You've actually seen the Righteous Innocent and heard him speak.
Acts.22.14
"Then he said: 'The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth.
Acts.22.14
Then he said, "The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth.
Acts.22.14
"Then he told me, 'The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and hear him speak.
Acts.22.15
For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
Acts.22.15
You are to be a key witness to everyone you meet of what you've seen and heard.
Acts.22.15
You will be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.
Acts.22.15
For you will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.
Acts.22.15
You are to take his message everywhere, telling the whole world what you have seen and heard.
Acts.22.16
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Acts.22.16
So what are you waiting for? Get up and get yourself baptized, scrubbed clean of those sins and personally acquainted with God.'
Acts.22.16
And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.'
Acts.22.16
And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'
Acts.22.16
And now, why delay? Get up and be baptized, and have your sins washed away, calling on the name of the Lord.'
Acts.22.17
And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;
Acts.22.17
"Well, it happened just as Ananias said. After I was back in Jerusalem and praying one day in the Temple, lost in the presence of God,
Acts.22.17
"When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance
Acts.22.17
"Now it happened, when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance
Acts.22.17
"One day after I returned to Jerusalem, I was praying in the Temple, and I fell into a trance.
Acts.22.18
And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.
Acts.22.18
I saw him, saw God's Righteous Innocent, and heard him say to me, "Hurry up! Get out of here as quickly as you can. None of the Jews here in Jerusalem are going to accept what you say about me.'
Acts.22.18
and saw the Lord speaking. 'Quick!' he said to me. 'Leave Jerusalem immediately, because they will not accept your testimony about me.'
Acts.22.18
and saw Him saying to me, "Make haste and get out of Jerusalem quickly, for they will not receive your testimony concerning Me.'
Acts.22.18
I saw a vision of Jesus saying to me, 'Hurry! Leave Jerusalem, for the people here won't believe you when you give them your testimony about me.'
Acts.22.19
And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:
Acts.22.19
"At first I objected: "Who has better credentials? They all know how obsessed I was with hunting out those who believed in you, beating them up in the meeting places and throwing them in jail.
Acts.22.19
"'Lord,' I replied, 'these men know that I went from one synagogue to another to imprison and beat those who believe in you.
Acts.22.19
So I said, "Lord, they know that in every synagogue I imprisoned and beat those who believe on You.
Acts.22.19
"'But Lord,' I argued, 'they certainly know that I imprisoned and beat those in every synagogue who believed on you.
Acts.22.20
And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
Acts.22.20
And when your witness Stephen was murdered, I was right there, holding the coats of the murderers and cheering them on. And now they see me totally converted. What better qualification could I have?'
Acts.22.20
And when the blood of your martyr Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.'
Acts.22.20
And when the blood of Your martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by consenting to his death, and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.'
Acts.22.20
And when your witness Stephen was killed, I was standing there agreeing. I kept the coats they laid aside as they stoned him.'
Acts.22.21
And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
Acts.22.21
"But he said, "Don't argue. Go. I'm sending you on a long journey to outsider Gentiles.'"
Acts.22.21
"Then the Lord said to me, 'Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'"
Acts.22.21
Then He said to me, "Depart, for I will send you far from here to the Gentiles."'
Acts.22.21
"But the Lord said to me, 'Leave Jerusalem, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles!'"
Acts.22.22
And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.
Acts.22.22
The people in the crowd had listened attentively up to this point, but now they broke loose, shouting out, "Kill him! He's an insect! Stomp on him!"
Acts.22.22
The crowd listened to Paul until he said this. Then they raised their voices and shouted, "Rid the earth of him! He's not fit to live!"
Acts.22.22
And they listened to him until this word, and then they raised their voices and said, "Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he is not fit to live!"
Acts.22.22
The crowd listened until Paul came to that word; then with one voice they shouted, "Away with such a fellow! Kill him! He isn't fit to live!"
