Thematic Bible
Acts 21:1 (show verse)
When we had torn ourselves away from them and set sail, we ran a straight course and came to Cos, and on the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara;
Coos » An island, paul visits, in the mediterranean
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Patara » Visited by paul
Paul » Visits coos, rhodes, and patara; boards a ship bound for tyre
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Rhodes » An island visited by paul
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Patara » Visited by paul
Paul » Visits coos, rhodes, and patara; boards a ship bound for tyre
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Rhodes » An island visited by paul
Acts 21:2 (show verse)
and after finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went on board and set sail.
Commerce » Transportation of passengers
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Patara » Visited by paul
Paul » Visits coos, rhodes, and patara; boards a ship bound for tyre
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Phenicia » Paul visits the congregations in
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Patara » Visited by paul
Paul » Visits coos, rhodes, and patara; boards a ship bound for tyre
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Phenicia » Paul visits the congregations in
Acts 21:3 (show verse)
After we came in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on our left (port side), we sailed on to Syria and put in at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload her cargo.
Cyprus » An island
hands » Distinguished as » The left
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Visits coos, rhodes, and patara; boards a ship bound for tyre
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Phenicia » Paul visits the congregations in
ship » Used in commerce
Syria » Paul preaches in
Syria » And it included phoenicia
Tyre » City of » Commerce of
Tyre » Christ » Saint paul found disciples at
Tyre » City of » Paul visits
hands » Distinguished as » The left
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Visits coos, rhodes, and patara; boards a ship bound for tyre
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Phenicia » Paul visits the congregations in
ship » Used in commerce
Syria » Paul preaches in
Syria » And it included phoenicia
Tyre » City of » Commerce of
Tyre » Christ » Saint paul found disciples at
Tyre » City of » Paul visits
Acts 21:4 (show verse)
After looking up the disciples [in Tyre], we stayed there [with them] seven days; and they kept telling Paul through the [Holy] Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem.
Disciple » Of jesus
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of paul, in going to jerusalem contrary to repeated warnings
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Tyre » ptolemais
Paul » prays
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Periods and numbers » Forty days » Seven days
Phenicia » Paul visits the congregations in
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Days
Seven » Days » Paul waits at tyre for
Tyre » Christ » Saint paul found disciples at
Tyre » City of » Paul visits
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of paul, in going to jerusalem contrary to repeated warnings
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Tyre » ptolemais
Paul » prays
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Periods and numbers » Forty days » Seven days
Phenicia » Paul visits the congregations in
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Days
Seven » Days » Paul waits at tyre for
Tyre » Christ » Saint paul found disciples at
Tyre » City of » Paul visits
Acts 21:5 (show verse)
When our days there came to an end, we left and proceeded on our journey, while all of the disciples, with their wives and children, escorted us on our way until we were outside the city. After kneeling down on the beach and praying, we told one another goodbye.
Christian ministers » Beloved
Family » Parental prayers » Social and family
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Tyre » ptolemais
Paul » prays
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prayer » United » Social and family
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
Prayer » Social
Prayer meetings » Social and family
Travelers » Friends of » Sometimes accompanied them a short way
Tyre » City of » Paul visits
United prayer » Social and family
Family » Parental prayers » Social and family
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Tyre » ptolemais
Paul » prays
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prayer » United » Social and family
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
Prayer » Social
Prayer meetings » Social and family
Travelers » Friends of » Sometimes accompanied them a short way
Tyre » City of » Paul visits
United prayer » Social and family
Acts 21:6 (show verse)
Then we boarded the ship, and they returned to their homes.
Christian ministers » Beloved
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Tyre » ptolemais
Paul » prays
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Travelers » Friends of » Frequently took leave of them with sorrow
Tyre » City of » Paul visits
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Tyre » ptolemais
Paul » prays
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Travelers » Friends of » Frequently took leave of them with sorrow
Tyre » City of » Paul visits
Acts 21:7 (show verse)
When we had completed the voyage from Tyre, we landed [twenty miles to the south] at Ptolemais, and after greeting the believers, we stayed with them for one day.
Accho » Also called ptolemais, a town of phoenicia
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Tyre » ptolemais
Paul » prays
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
ptolemais » Paul visits
Tyre » City of » Paul visits
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Tyre » ptolemais
Paul » prays
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
ptolemais » Paul visits
Tyre » City of » Paul visits
Acts 21:8 (show verse)
On the next day we left and came to Caesarea, and we went to the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven [deacons], and stayed with him.
Caesarea » The home of » Philip
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Philip the evangelist to paul
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Names » Of ministers » Evangelists
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul » House of » Philip » Evangelist
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Philip » The evangelist » Had a Godly household
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Lives at caesarea, and entertains paul
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Philip the evangelist to paul
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Names » Of ministers » Evangelists
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul » House of » Philip » Evangelist
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Philip » The evangelist » Had a Godly household
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Lives at caesarea, and entertains paul
Acts 21:9 (show verse)
He had four virgin daughters who had the gift of prophecy.
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Philip the evangelist to paul
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Has four daughters (prophetesses)
Prophetesses » Daughters of philip
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Daughters of philip
Women » Prophetesses » Daughters of philip
Women » As prophets » Philip's four unmarried daughters
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Has four daughters (prophetesses)
Prophetesses » Daughters of philip
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Daughters of philip
Women » Prophetesses » Daughters of philip
Women » As prophets » Philip's four unmarried daughters
Acts 21:10 (show verse)
As we were staying there for some time, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Agabus » A prophet
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Philip the evangelist to paul
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of paul, in going to jerusalem contrary to repeated warnings
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Agabus
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Has four daughters (prophetesses)
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Agabus
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Agabus
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Agabus
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Philip the evangelist to paul
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of paul, in going to jerusalem contrary to repeated warnings
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Agabus
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Has four daughters (prophetesses)
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Agabus
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Agabus
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Agabus
Acts 21:11 (show verse)
And coming to [see] us, he took Paul’s [wide] band (belt, sash) and bound his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this same way the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this band, and they will hand him over to the Gentiles (pagans).’”
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of paul, in going to jerusalem contrary to repeated warnings
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Girdle
Girdle » Symbolical
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Reveals the future
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Pantomime » By agabus
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Exemplified in pantomime
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Symbols and similitudes » Belt
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Girdle
Girdle » Symbolical
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Reveals the future
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Pantomime » By agabus
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Exemplified in pantomime
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Symbols and similitudes » Belt
Acts 21:12 (show verse)
Now when we had heard this, both we and the local residents began pleading with Paul trying to persuade him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of paul, in going to jerusalem contrary to repeated warnings
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Acts 21:13 (show verse)
Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart [like this]? For I am ready not only to be bound and imprisoned, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints
Character » Instances of firmness » Paul
Character transformed » Becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Paul
Conversion » Characters transformed by » Becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Decision » Exemplified » Paul
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of paul, in going to jerusalem contrary to repeated warnings
Love » For Christ » Paul
Love to Christ » Should be » Even unto death
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Paul
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » The prospect of death
Resignation » Exemplified » Paul
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Paul
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Martyrdom » General references to
Character » Instances of firmness » Paul
Character transformed » Becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Paul
Conversion » Characters transformed by » Becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Decision » Exemplified » Paul
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of paul, in going to jerusalem contrary to repeated warnings
Love » For Christ » Paul
Love to Christ » Should be » Even unto death
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Paul
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » The prospect of death
Resignation » Exemplified » Paul
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Paul
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Martyrdom » General references to
Acts 21:14 (show verse)
And since he would not be dissuaded, we stopped pleading and fell silent, saying, “The Lord’s will be done!”
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » Paul's friends
Character » Instances of firmness » Paul
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of paul, in going to jerusalem contrary to repeated warnings
God » Will of, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Paul's friends
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Tends to spiritual knowledge
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » Paul's friends
Will » God's, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
Character » Instances of firmness » Paul
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of paul, in going to jerusalem contrary to repeated warnings
God » Will of, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Paul's friends
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Tends to spiritual knowledge
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » Paul's friends
Will » God's, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
Acts 21:15 (show verse)
After this we got ready and started on our way up to Jerusalem.
Luke » To jerusalem
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Rashness » Instances of » Paul, in persisting in going to jerusalem, against the repeated admonitions of the holy spirit
Acts 21:16 (show verse)
Some of the disciples from Caesarea also came with us, taking us to [the house of] Mnason, a man from Cyprus, a disciple of long standing with whom we were to lodge.
Acts 21:17 (show verse)
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters welcomed us gladly.
Acts 21:18 (show verse)
On the next day Paul went with us to [see] James, and all the elders of the church were present.
Elder » In the Christian church
James » An apostle, son of alphaeus
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
James » An apostle » Hears of the success attending paul's ministry
Luke » To jerusalem
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
James » An apostle, son of alphaeus
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
James » An apostle » Hears of the success attending paul's ministry
Luke » To jerusalem
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Acts 21:19 (show verse)
After greeting them, Paul began to give a detailed account of the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.
Acts 21:20 (show verse)
And when they heard it, they began glorifying and praising God; and they said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands of believers there are among the Jews, and they are all enthusiastic supporters of the Law [of Moses].
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In opposing the preaching of the gospel to the gentiles
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Israel » Captivity of » Many accept jesus as the Christ
Jews, the » Many of, believed the gospel
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
Missionary-work by ministers » Success of » A cause of praise
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Zeal » Sometimes not according to knowledge
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Legalism
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Israel » Captivity of » Many accept jesus as the Christ
Jews, the » Many of, believed the gospel
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
Missionary-work by ministers » Success of » A cause of praise
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Zeal » Sometimes not according to knowledge
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Legalism
Acts 21:21 (show verse)
Now they have been told about you, that you are teaching all the Jews who are living among the Gentiles to turn away from [the Law of] Moses, advising them not to circumcise their children or to live according to the [Mosaic] customs.
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In opposing the preaching of the gospel to the gentiles
Circumcision » Paul denounced for opposing
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Jews, the » National character of » Attachment to customs of the law
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Circumcision » Paul denounced for opposing
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Jews, the » National character of » Attachment to customs of the law
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Acts 21:22 (show verse)
What then should be done? They will certainly hear that you have arrived.
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In opposing the preaching of the gospel to the gentiles
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Acts 21:23 (show verse)
Therefore do just what we tell you. We have four men who have taken a vow;
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In opposing the preaching of the gospel to the gentiles
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Vows » Examples of
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of certain jews with paul
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Vows » Examples of
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of certain jews with paul
Acts 21:24 (show verse)
take these men and purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses [for the temple offerings] so that they may shave their heads. Then everyone will know that there is nothing to the things they have been told about you, but that you yourself also follow and keep the Law.
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In opposing the preaching of the gospel to the gentiles
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Head » Shaven when vows were taken
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
Nazarites » On completion of vow » To shave their heads
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Purification » Of paul, to show his fidelity to the law
Purifications or baptisms » Of nazarites after vow expired
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of certain jews with paul
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Head » Shaven when vows were taken
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
Nazarites » On completion of vow » To shave their heads
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Purification » Of paul, to show his fidelity to the law
Purifications or baptisms » Of nazarites after vow expired
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of certain jews with paul
Acts 21:25 (show verse)
But with regard to the Gentiles who have believed [in Christ], we have sent them a letter with our decision that they should abstain from meat sacrificed to idols and from [consuming] blood and from [the meat of] what has been strangled and from sexual immorality.”
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In opposing the preaching of the gospel to the gentiles
Blood » Forbidden to be used as food
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Strangled » Things dying by strangulation, forbidden as food
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Blood » Forbidden to be used as food
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Strangled » Things dying by strangulation, forbidden as food
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Acts 21:26 (show verse)
Then Paul took the [four] men, and the next day he purified himself along with them [by submitting to the ritual]. He went into the temple to give notice of [the time] when the days of purification [ending each vow] would be fulfilled and the usual offering could be presented on behalf of each one.
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Purification » Of paul, to show his fidelity to the law
Purifications or baptisms » Of nazarites after vow expired
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul observes the rights of
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of certain jews with paul
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Purification » Of paul, to show his fidelity to the law
Purifications or baptisms » Of nazarites after vow expired
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul observes the rights of
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of certain jews with paul
Acts 21:27 (show verse)
When the seven days [required to complete the ritual] were almost over, [some] Jews from [the province of] Asia [Minor], caught sight of him in the temple, and began to stir up the crowd, and they seized him,
Asia » Inhabitants of, in jerusalem, at pentecost
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul observes the rights of
The Second Temple » No gentile allowed to enter the inner courts of
Trophimus » With paul in jerusalem; made the occasion of an attack on paul
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul observes the rights of
The Second Temple » No gentile allowed to enter the inner courts of
Trophimus » With paul in jerusalem; made the occasion of an attack on paul
Acts 21:28 (show verse)
shouting, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against our people and the Law and this place. And besides, he has brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place.”
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against paul
Bigotry » Instances of » With regard to paul's preaching
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Gentiles » Not allowed to enter the temple
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting paul
the Law of moses » The jews » Accused Christians of speaking
Mob » At jerusalem
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul observes the rights of
The Second Temple » The jews » Considered it blasphemy to speak against
The Second Temple » No gentile allowed to enter the inner courts of
Trophimus » With paul in jerusalem; made the occasion of an attack on paul
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The jews, charging paul with teaching contrary to the law of moses and against the temple
Bigotry » Instances of » With regard to paul's preaching
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Gentiles » Not allowed to enter the temple
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting paul
the Law of moses » The jews » Accused Christians of speaking
Mob » At jerusalem
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul observes the rights of
The Second Temple » The jews » Considered it blasphemy to speak against
The Second Temple » No gentile allowed to enter the inner courts of
Trophimus » With paul in jerusalem; made the occasion of an attack on paul
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The jews, charging paul with teaching contrary to the law of moses and against the temple
Acts 21:29 (show verse)
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with Paul, and they assumed that he had brought the man into the temple [beyond the court of the Gentiles].
Bigotry » Instances of » With regard to paul's preaching
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Gentiles » Not allowed to enter the temple
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting paul
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul observes the rights of
The Second Temple » No gentile allowed to enter the inner courts of
Trophimus » With paul in jerusalem; made the occasion of an attack on paul
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Gentiles » Not allowed to enter the temple
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting paul
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul observes the rights of
The Second Temple » No gentile allowed to enter the inner courts of
Trophimus » With paul in jerusalem; made the occasion of an attack on paul
Acts 21:30 (show verse)
Then the whole city was provoked and confused, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and immediately the gates were closed.
Arrest » Of paul
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting paul
Mob » At jerusalem
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul observes the rights of
The Second Temple » No gentile allowed to enter the inner courts of
Trophimus » With paul in jerusalem; made the occasion of an attack on paul
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting paul
Mob » At jerusalem
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul observes the rights of
The Second Temple » No gentile allowed to enter the inner courts of
Trophimus » With paul in jerusalem; made the occasion of an attack on paul
Acts 21:31 (show verse)
Now while they were trying to kill him, word came to the commander of the [Roman] garrison that all Jerusalem was in a state of upheaval.
Claudius lysius » A roman military officer
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting paul
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
Soldiers » Perform escort duty
Soldiers » Maintain the peace
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting paul
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
Soldiers » Perform escort duty
Soldiers » Maintain the peace
Acts 21:32 (show verse)
So he immediately took soldiers and centurions and ran down among them. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.
Armies » March in ranks » Roman army » Centurions
Claudius lysius » A roman military officer
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
Punishments » Beating
Scourging » Instances of » Of paul
Soldiers » Perform escort duty
Soldiers » Maintain the peace
The Nation » Punishment » Beating
Claudius lysius » A roman military officer
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
Punishments » Beating
Scourging » Instances of » Of paul
Soldiers » Perform escort duty
Soldiers » Maintain the peace
The Nation » Punishment » Beating
Acts 21:33 (show verse)
Then the commander came up and arrested Paul, and ordered that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.
Chains » Used to confine prisoners
Claudius lysius » A roman military officer
Fetters » Good men bound with
Paul » His defense
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Prisoners chained to soldiers for safety
Soldiers » Perform escort duty
Soldiers » Maintain the peace
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul is apprehended in
Claudius lysius » A roman military officer
Fetters » Good men bound with
Paul » His defense
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Prisoners » Paul
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Prisoners chained to soldiers for safety
Soldiers » Perform escort duty
Soldiers » Maintain the peace
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul is apprehended in
Acts 21:34 (show verse)
But some in the crowd were shouting one thing and others something else; and since he could not determine the facts because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be taken to the barracks [in the tower of Antonia].
Acts 21:35 (show verse)
When Paul got to the steps, he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob;
Acts 21:36 (show verse)
for the majority of the people kept following them, shouting, “Away with him! [Kill him!]”
Acts 21:37 (show verse)
Just as Paul was about to be taken into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” And the man replied, “Do you know Greek?
Acts 21:38 (show verse)
Then you are not [as I assumed] the Egyptian who some time ago stirred up a rebellion and led those 4,000 men of the Assassins out into the wilderness?”
Acts 21:39 (show verse)
Paul said, “I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia (Mersin Province, Turkey), a citizen of no insignificant city; and I beg you, allow me to speak to the people.”
Acts 21:40 (show verse)
When the commander had given him permission, Paul, standing on the steps, gestured with his hand to the people; and when there was a great hush, he spoke to them in the Hebrew dialect (Jewish Aramaic), saying,