Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
While they were seeking to kill him, a report came up to the
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.
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:
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,
Themes
Claudius lysius » A roman military officer
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting paul
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
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References
Word Count of 36 Translations in Acts 21:31
Verse Info
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 taken up Paul, they drew him out of the temple: and quickly the doors were shut. 31 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. 32 Who having taken out of it the soldiers and centurions, he ran down to them: and they having seen the captain of a thousand and the soldiers, ceased striking Paul.
Cross References
1 Kings 1:41
And Adonijah will hear, and all being called with him, and they finished eating. And Joab will hear the voice of the trumpet, and say, Wherefore the voice of the city put in motion?
Matthew 26:5
And they said, Not in the festival, lest there should be an uproar among the people.
Mark 14:2
And they said, Not in the festival, lest there be an uproar of the people.
John 16:2
They shall make you excluded from the synagogue: but the hour comes that every one having slain you should think to bring service to God.
John 18:12
Then the band and captain of a thousand and attendants of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,
Acts 10:1
And a certain man was in Cesarea by name Cornelius, a centurion of the band called Italian,
Acts 17:5
And the unbelieving Jews, having been jealous, and having taken certain evil men of the vulgar, and excited to tumult, they disturbed the city by loud noise, and having stood against the house of Jason, they sought to bring them to the populace.
Acts 19:40
For we are also in danger to be called in question for this day, being no cause for which we shall be able to give back word of this confederation.
Acts 21:38
Art not thou then the Egyptian, who before these days having risen up, and having brought into the desert four thousand men of murderers?
Acts 22:22
And they heard him to this word, and lifted up their voices, saying, Take away such a one from the earth: for it is not suitable for him to live.
Acts 23:17
And Paul having called one of the centurions, said, Bring this young man to the captain of a thousand; for he has something to announce to him.
Acts 24:6
And who attempted to profane the temple: whom we also seized, and wished to judge according to our law.
Acts 24:22
And having heard these, Felix deferred them, knowing more accurately the things of the way, having said, When Lysias captain of a thousand shall come down, I will examine narrowly things concerning you.
Acts 25:23
Therefore the morrow, Agrippa having come, and Bernice, with much display, and having come into the hall, also with captains of thousands, and men of the city being in eminence, and Festus having commanded, Paul was brought.
Acts 26:9-10
I therefore truly thought to myself, I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus, the Nazarite.
2 Corinthians 11:23-33
Are they Christ's servants? (I speak being light-headed) I above; in toils more abundant, in blows more excessively, in watchings more abundantly, in deaths often.