Parallel Verses
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;
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:
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;
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 all the city was moved, and there was a concourse of the people, and taking hold of Paul they dragged him without the temple, and immediately the gates were shut. 31 And while they were seeking to kill him, a report went up to the chiliarch of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in commotion; 32 who immediately taking soldiers and centurions ran down upon them; and seeing the chiliarch and the soldiers, they ceased beating Paul.
Cross References
Matthew 26:5
But they said, Not at the feast, lest there be a tumult among the people.
Mark 14:2
But they said, Not at the feast, lest there be a tumult of the people.
John 16:2
They shall put you out of the synagogues; but the hour is coming when every one that kills you will think he renders God a service.
John 18:12
Then the guard and the chiliarch and the officers of the Jews apprehended Jesus, and bound him,
Acts 10:1
AND a certain man at Caesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of the cohort which was called the Italian,
Acts 17:5
But the unbelieving Jews taking certain base men of those about the markets, and exciting a mob, disturbed the city; and coming to the house of Jason sought to bring them out to the people;
Acts 19:40
For we are in danger of being called to account for the tumult of to-day, there being no cause by which we can excuse this concourse.
Acts 21:38
Are you not the Egyptian who before these days excited a sedition, and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men who were murderers?
Acts 22:22
And they heard him to this word, and lifted up their voice saying, Take away such a man from the earth; it is not fit that he should live.
Acts 23:17
And Paul calling one of the centurions, said, Lead this young man to the chiliarch, for he has something to tell him.
Acts 24:6
who also endeavored to profane the temple, whom we also took,
Acts 24:22
But Felix put them off, saying, Having learned more accurately of this way, when Lysias the chiliarch comes down I will decide concerning your matters,
Acts 25:23
On the next day, therefore, Agrippa and Bernice coming with great pomp, and entering into the place of hearing with chiliarchs and men of distinction in the city, at the command of Festus Paul was brought.
Acts 26:9-10
I indeed thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazoraean,
2 Corinthians 11:23-33
Are they ministers of Christ? I speak foolishly, I am more; in labors most abundant, in stripes above measure, in imprisonments most abundant, in deaths often;