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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 21:31

BSB

While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil.

AKJV

And as they went about to kill him, tidings came to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

CPDV

Then, as they were seeking to kill him, it was reported to the tribune of the cohort: "All Jerusalem is in confusion."

ERV

And as they were seeking to kill him, tidings came up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

NHEB

As they were trying to kill him, news came up to the commanding officer of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

SMT

And seeking to kill him, a rumor went up to the captain of a thousand of the band, that the whole of Jerusalem had been embroiled.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 21:31

AndG1161ConjunctionastheywentaboutG2212VerbtokillG615Verb himG846 tidingsG5334Noun Feminine cameG305VerbuntothechiefcaptainG5506Noun MasculineofthebandG4686Noun Feminine thatG3754Conjunction allG3650Adjective JerusalemG2419Noun LocationwasinanuproarG4797Verb

Commentary for Acts 21:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 21:31

Summary

Military commander alerted to disorder

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Commander receives disturbance report

Estimated Time Period

c. 57 AD