Parallel Verses

Darby Translation

And as they were seeking to kill him, a representation came to the chiliarch of the band that the whole of Jerusalem was in a tumult;

New American Standard Bible

While they were seeking to kill him, a report came up to the commander of the Roman cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

As they were trying to kill him, word went up to the commander of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in chaos.

International Standard Version

The crowd was trying to kill Paul when a report reached the tribune of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

A Conservative Version

And while seeking to kill him, a report went up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem has been stirred up.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified

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.

An Understandable Version

And as they were attempting to kill Paul, the commander of the military unit was informed that the entire city of Jerusalem was rioting.

Anderson New Testament

And while they were seeking to kill him, report was brought to the officer of the band, that the whole of Jerusalem was in an uproar.

Bible in Basic English

And while they were attempting to put him to death, news came to the chief captain of the band that all Jerusalem was out of control.

Common New Testament

While they were trying to kill him, a report came up to the commander of the Roman cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

Daniel Mace New Testament

as they were busy upon his execution, news came to the commander of the cohort, that the whole city was in an uproar.

Goodspeed New Testament

They were trying to kill him when the news reached the colonel of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in a tumult.

John Wesley New Testament

And as they went about to kill him, word came to the tribune of the cohort, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar:

Julia Smith Translation

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.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

And [as they] were seeking to kill him, a report came up to the military tribune of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

Modern King James verseion

And as they were seeking to kill him, the news came to the chiliarch of the cohort, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

As they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the high captain of the soldiers, that all Jerusalem was moved.

Moffatt New Testament

They were attempting to kill him, when word reached the commander of the garrison that the whole of Jerusalem was in confusion.

Montgomery New Testament

While they were attempting to kill him, news came to the tribune commander of the garrison that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

NET Bible

While they were trying to kill him, a report was sent up to the commanding officer of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

New Heart English Bible

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

Noyes New Testament

And while they were endeavoring to kill him, tidings came up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar;

Sawyer New Testament

And while they were seeking to kill him, a report went up to the chiliarch of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in commotion;

The Emphasized Bible

When, also, they were seeking to slay him, there was carried up information, unto the captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion: -

Thomas Haweis New Testament

And as they were attempting to murder him, the report reached the military tribune of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

Twentieth Century New Testament

They were bent upon killing him, when it was reported to the Officer commanding the garrison, that all Jerusalem was in commotion.

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

But while they were trying to kill Paul, word was taken up to the Tribune in command of the battalion, that all Jerusalem was in a ferment.

Williams New Testament

Now while they were trying to kill him, news reached the colonel of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in a ferment.

World English Bible

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

Worrell New Testament

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

Worsley New Testament

And as they were going to kill him, a report came to the tribune of the cohort, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar:

Youngs Literal Translation

and they seeking to kill him, a rumour came to the chief captain of the band that all Jerusalem hath been thrown into confusion,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

ζητέω 
Zeteo 
Usage: 79

to kill
ἀποκτείνω 
Apokteino 
Usage: 40

him

Usage: 0

φάσις 
Phasis 
Usage: 1

ἀναβαίνω 
Anabaino 
go up, come up, ascend, ascend up, climb up, spring up, grow up, come, enter, arise, rise up, , vr ascend
Usage: 63

χιλίαρχος 
Chiliarchos 
Usage: 22

of the band
σπεῖρα 
Speira 
Usage: 7

ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764

all
ὅλος 
Holos 
Usage: 83

Ἱερουσαλήμ 
Hierousalem 
Usage: 67

References

Context Readings

Paul Arrested In The Temple Courts

30 And the whole city was moved, and there was a concourse of the people; and having laid hold on Paul they drew him out of the temple, and immediately the doors were shut. 31 And as they were seeking to kill him, a representation came to the chiliarch of the band that the whole of Jerusalem was in a tumult; 32 who, taking with him immediately soldiers and centurions, ran down upon them. But they, seeing the chiliarch and the soldiers, ceased beating Paul.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:41

And Adonijah and all the guests that were with him heard it as they were finishing their repast; and Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, and he said, Wherefore this noise of the city in an uproar?

Matthew 26:5

but they said, Not in the feast, that there be not a tumult among the people.

Mark 14:2

For they said, Not in the feast, lest perhaps there be a tumult of the people.

John 16:2

They shall put you out of the synagogues; but the hour is coming that every one who kills you will think to render service to God;

John 18:12

The band therefore, and the chiliarch, and the officers of the Jews, took Jesus and bound him:

Acts 10:1

But a certain man in Caesarea, by name Cornelius, a centurion of the band called Italic,

Acts 17:5

But the Jews having been stirred up to jealousy, and taken to themselves certain wicked men of the lowest rabble, and having got a crowd together, set the city in confusion; and having beset the house of Jason sought to bring them out to the people;

Acts 19:40

For also we are in danger to be put in accusation for sedition for this affair of to-day, no cause existing in reference to which we shall be able to give a reason for this concourse.

Acts 21:38

Thou art not then that Egyptian who before these days raised a sedition and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the assassins?

Acts 22:22

And they heard him until this word, and lifted up their voice, saying, Away with such a one as that from the earth, for it was not fit he should live.

Acts 23:17

And Paul, having called one of the centurions, said, Take this youth to the chiliarch, for he has something to report to him.

Acts 24:6

who also attempted to profane the temple; whom we also had seized, and would have judged according to our law;

Acts 24:22

And Felix, knowing accurately the things concerning the way, adjourned them, saying, When Lysias the chiliarch is come down I will determine your affair;

Acts 25:23

On the morrow therefore, Agrippa being come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and having entered into the hall of audience, with the chiliarchs and the men of distinction of the city, and Festus having given command, Paul was brought.

Acts 26:9-10

I indeed myself thought that I ought to do much against the name of Jesus the Nazaraean.

2 Corinthians 11:23-33

Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as being beside myself) I above measure so; in labours exceedingly abundant, in stripes to excess, in prisons exceedingly abundant, in deaths oft.

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