Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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.

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;

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 Then all the city was aroused, and the people rushed together, and taking hold of Paul they dragged him out of the temple, and immediately the gates were shut. 31 While they were trying to kill him, a report came up to the commander of the Roman cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion. 32 At once he took along some soldiers and centurions and ran down to them; and when they saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.



Cross References

Matthew 26:5

But they said, "Not during the feast, lest there be a riot among the people."

Mark 14:2

But they said, "Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar of the people."

John 16:2

They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God.

John 18:12

Then the detachment of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound him.

Acts 10:1

At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort,

Acts 17:5

But the Jews were jealous, and taking some wicked men from the market place, they formed a mob and set the city in an uproar; they attacked the house of Jason, seeking to bring them out to the people.

Acts 19:40

As it is, we are in danger of being charged with rioting because of today's events. In that case we would not be able to account for this commotion, since there is no reason for it."

Acts 21:38

Then you are not the Egyptian who some time ago stirred up a revolt and led the four thousand men of the Assassins out into the wilderness?"

Acts 22:22

Up to this word they listened to him, and then they raised their voices and said, "Away with such a fellow from the earth! For he ought not to live."

Acts 23:17

Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the commander; for he has something to tell him."

Acts 24:6

He even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.

Acts 24:22

But Felix, having a more exact knowledge about the Way, put them off, saying, "When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case."

Acts 25:23

So on the next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the audience room with the high ranking officers and the prominent men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

Acts 26:9-10

I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

2 Corinthians 11:23-33

Are they servants of Christ? I am a better oneI am talking like a madmanin far more labors, in far more imprisonments, with more beatings, and often in danger of death.

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