Thematic Bible
Acts 21:1 (show verse)
When it happened that we had parted from them and had set sail, we came with a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there 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)
Having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard, 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)
When we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre, for there the ship was to unload 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)
Having found the disciples, we stayed there seven days. These said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to 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)
When it happened that we had accomplished the days, we departed and went on our journey. They all, with wives and children, brought us on our way until we were out of the city. Kneeling down on the beach, we prayed.
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)
After saying goodbye to each other, we went on board the ship, and they returned home again.
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)
When we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais. We greeted the brothers, and stayed 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)
On the next day, we departed and came to Caesarea. We entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed 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 virgin daughters who prophesied.
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)
As we stayed there some days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
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)
Coming to us, and taking Paul's belt, he bound his own feet and hands, and said, "Thus says the Holy Spirit: 'So will the Jews in Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and will 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)
When we heard these things, both we and they of that place begged 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)
Then Paul answered, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also 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)
When he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, "The Lord's will 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)
After these days we took up our baggage and 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)
Some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us, bringing one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we would stay.
Acts 21:17 (show verse)
When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
Acts 21:18 (show verse)
The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders 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)
When he had greeted them, he reported one by one the things which God had worked among the Gentiles through his ministry.
Acts 21:20 (show verse)
They, when they heard it, glorified God. They said to him, "You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed, and they are all zealous 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)
They have been informed about you, that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children neither to walk after the customs.
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? They will certainly hear that you have 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)
Therefore do what we tell you. We have four men who have taken a vow.
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)
Take them, and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses for them, that they may shave their heads. Then all will know that there is no truth in the things that they have been informed about you, but that you yourself also walk keeping 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)
But concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written our decision that they should keep themselves from food offered to idols, from blood, from strangled things, and from sexual immorality."
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 next day, purified himself and went with them into the temple, declaring the fulfillment of the days of purification, until the offering was 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)
When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the crowd and laid hands on 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 teaches all men everywhere against the people, and the Law, and this place. Moreover, he also brought Greeks into the temple, and has 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 previously seen Trophimus, the Ephesian, with him in the city, and they supposed that Paul had brought him 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)
All the city was moved, and the people ran together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple. 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)
As they were trying to kill him, news came up to the commanding officer of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
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)
Immediately he took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them. They, when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, stopped 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 commanding officer came near, arrested him, commanded him to be bound with two chains, and inquired 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)
Some shouted one thing, and some another, among the crowd. When he could not find out the truth because of the noise, he commanded him to be brought into the barracks.
Acts 21:35 (show verse)
When he came to the stairs, it happened that he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd;
Acts 21:36 (show verse)
for the crowd of the people followed after, crying out, "Away with him."
Acts 21:37 (show verse)
As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he asked the commanding officer, "May I speak something to you?" He said, "Do you know Greek?
Acts 21:38 (show verse)
Are you not then the Egyptian, who before these days stirred up to sedition and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins?"
Acts 21:39 (show verse)
But Paul said, "I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. I beg you, allow me to speak to the people."
Acts 21:40 (show verse)
When he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the stairs, beckoned with his hand to the people. When there was a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying,