Thematic Bible
Acts 21:1 (show verse)
When we had torn ourselves away from those brothers, we sailed straight to Cos, and 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)
There we found a ship going across to Phoenicia, so we went aboard and sailed on.
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)
We came in sight of Cyprus, and leaving it on our left, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre because the ship was to unload its cargo there.
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)
So we located some disciples and stayed there for seven days. Through the Spirit, they kept telling Paul not to go to 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)
but when our time there came to an end, we left and proceeded on our journey. All of them accompanied us with their wives and children out of the city. We knelt on the beach, prayed,
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)
and said goodbye to each other. Then we reboarded the ship, and they went back home.
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 completed our voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais, greeted the brothers there, and 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)
The next day, we left and came to Caesarea. We went to the home of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven, 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 unmarried daughters who could prophesy.
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)
After we had been there for a number of days, a prophet named Agabus arrived 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)
He came to us, took Paul's belt, and tied his own feet and hands with it. Then he said, "The Holy Spirit says, "This is how the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will tie up the man who owns this belt. Then they will hand him over to the gentiles.'"
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)
When we heard this, we and the people who lived there begged Paul 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)
At this Paul replied, "What do you mean by crying and breaking my heart? I'm ready not only to be tied up in Jerusalem but even to die 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)
When he could not be persuaded otherwise, we remained silent except to say, "May 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)
When our time there ended, we got ready to go 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 went with us. They took us to the home of Mnason to be his guests. He was from Cyprus and had been an early disciple.
Acts 21:17 (show verse)
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers there welcomed us warmly.
Acts 21:18 (show verse)
The next day, Paul went with us to visit James, and all the elders 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 related one by one the things that God had done among the gentiles through his ministry.
Acts 21:20 (show verse)
When they heard about it, they praised God and told him, "You see, brother, how many tens of thousands of believers there are among the Jews, and all of them are zealous for 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
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)
But they have been told about you that you teach all the Jews living among the gentiles to forsake the Law of Moses, and that you tell them not to circumcise their children or observe the 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 is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.
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)
So do what we tell you. We have four men who are under 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, go through the purification ceremony with them, and pay their expenses to shave their heads. Then everyone will know that there is nothing in what they have been told about you, but that you are carefully observing and keeping 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)
As for the gentiles who have become believers, we have sent a letter with our decision that they should keep away from food that has been sacrificed to idols, from blood, from anything 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 those men and the next day purified himself with them. Then he went into the Temple to announce the time when their days of purification would end and when the sacrifice would be offered for each of them.
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 were almost over, the Jews from Asia, seeing Paul in the Temple, stirred up a large crowd. They grabbed Paul,
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)
yelling, "Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere to turn against our people, the Law, and this place. More than that, he has even brought Greeks into the Temple and desecrated 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 earlier seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him and assumed that Paul had taken him into 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
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)
The whole city was in chaos. The people rushed together, grabbed Paul, dragged him out of the Temple, and at once the doors were sealed shut.
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)
The crowd was trying to kill Paul when a report reached the tribune of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
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)
Immediately the tribune took some soldiers and officers and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the tribune 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 tribune came up, grabbed Paul, and ordered him to be tied up with two chains. He then asked who Paul 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)
Some of the crowd shouted this and some that. Since the tribune couldn't learn the facts due to the confusion, he ordered Paul to be taken into the barracks.
Acts 21:35 (show verse)
When Paul got to the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because the mob had become so violent.
Acts 21:36 (show verse)
The crowd of people kept following him and shouting, "Kill him!"
Acts 21:37 (show verse)
Just as Paul was about to be taken into the barracks, he asked the tribune, "May I say something to you?"
Acts 21:38 (show verse)
The tribune asked, "Oh, do you speak Greek? You're not the Egyptian who started a revolt some time ago and led 4,000 assassins into the desert, are you?"
Acts 21:39 (show verse)
Paul replied, "I'm a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. Please let me speak to the people."
Acts 21:40 (show verse)
The tribune gave him permission, and Paul, standing on the steps, motioned for the people to be silent. When everyone had quieted down, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language: