Thematic Bible
Acts 21:1 (show verse)
AND tearing ourselves away from them, when we had set sail, we came in a direct course to Coos, and the day after to Rhodes, and from thence 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 finding a ship passing over to Phenice, 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)
and coming in sight of Cyprus, and leaving it on the left, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to discharge 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)
And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: and they said to Paul, by the Spirit, that he should not go up unto 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 we had stayed out those days, we departed, and went on our journey, all of them attending us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and kneeling down on the sea shore, we joined in prayer;
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 embracing one another, we went on ship-board, and they returned to their own 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)
So completing our voyage, we arrived from Tyre at Ptolemais, and saluting the brethren, tarried with them 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)
And on the morrow we who were Paul's companions departed with him, and went to Caesarea; and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist (who was one of the seven deacons), we abode 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)
Now this man had four maiden daughters endued with 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)
And as we tarried there several days, there came down a certain prophet from Judea named Agabus.
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 us, he took Paul's girdle, and binding both his own hands and feet together, said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, The man, whose girdle this is, shall the Jews bind in like manner at Jerusalem, and shall deliver him into the hands of 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)
Then when we heard these things, both we and all who were in the place, besought 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)
But Paul replied, Why do ye thus??eeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not only to be bound, but 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 when he could not be persuaded, we desisted, saying, The will of the Lord 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)
Then after those days, packing up our baggage, we went 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)
and there went also with us some disciples from Caesarea, bringing one Mnason a Cyprian, an ancient disciple, at whose house we were to lodge.
Acts 21:17 (show verse)
And when we arrived at Jerusalem, the brethren received us with delight.
Acts 21:18 (show verse)
And on the morrow Paul went in with us unto James: and all the presbyters 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)
And after embracing them, he related every particular of the things which God had done among the Gentiles by his ministry.
Acts 21:20 (show verse)
And they, when they heard it, glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many myriads there are of Jews who have believed; and they are all zealots 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)
And they have been informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews, who are among the Gentiles, apostacy from Moses, saying, That they should not circumcise the children, nor walk after the usual practices.
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 is to be done? The multitude must certainly be assembled; for they will hear that thou art 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)
Do this therefore which we say to thee: we have four men, who have a vow upon themselves;
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)
them take with thee, be purified with them, and be at the same expence as they, that they may shave their heads: and all men will know that there is no truth in the things reported of thee, but that thou thyself walkest orderly and observest 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)
Concerning the Gentiles who have believed, we have already written, deciding that they should observe no such thing, except that they should guard themselves from idol sacrifices, and blood, and what is strangled, and from whoredom.
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 men, and the following day being purified with them, he entered into the temple, declaring when the days of their purification would be completed, in order whereunto an oblation was to be offered for every one 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)
But as the seven days were now drawing to their period, some Jews from Asia seeing him in the temple, excited all the populace to tumult, and laid hands upon 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)
crying out, Men of Israel, help! This is the man, who, by his preaching, sets all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place: yea and more still, hath brought Greeks into the temple, and 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 before seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, whom they imagined that Paul had introduced 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)
And the whole city was in motion, and there was a concourse of people assembled: and laying hands on Paul, they dragged him out of the temple; and immediately the doors were 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)
And as they were attempting to murder him, the report reached the military tribune of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion.
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)
Who instantly taking soldiers and centurions ran down unto them: and when they saw the tribune and the soldiers, they left off 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 approaching him, laid hold on him, and ordered him to be bound with two chains; and 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)
Then some among the multitude bellowed out one thing, and some another: so unable to know the certainty of the case because of the tumult, he ordered him to be brought into the fortress.
Acts 21:35 (show verse)
But when he was on the stairs, it happened that he was borne up by the soldiers, because of the press of the crowd.
Acts 21:36 (show verse)
For a multitude of the people followed, crying, Away with him!
Acts 21:37 (show verse)
And when he was just ready to be carried into the fortress, Paul said to the military tribune, May I be permitted to speak a word to thee? And he said, Dost thou know Greek?
Acts 21:38 (show verse)
Art not thou certainly that Egyptian who some time since raised a sedition, and led out into the desert four thousand cutthroats?
Acts 21:39 (show verse)
But Paul replied, I am indeed a Jew, a man of Tarsus, of Cilicia, a citizen of no contemptible city: and, I entreat thee, permit me to speak to the people.
Acts 21:40 (show verse)
So having his permission, Paul standing on the stairs, waved his hand to the people. And profound silence being obtained, he spake to them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,