6 occurrences

'Riot' in the Bible

But they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise a riot might occur among the people.”

Verse ConceptsDisorder Among PeopleAt The Same Time

When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but rather that a riot was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this Man’s blood; see to that yourselves.”

Verse ConceptsGesturesTumultCrowdsInnocence, Examples OfResponsibility, Examples OfSymbolsWashingExcitementDisorder Among PeopleResponsibility For Blood ShedJesus Christ, SinlessnessPlea Of Innocence

for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might be a riot of the people.”

Verse ConceptsDisorder Among People

For indeed we are in danger of being accused of a riot in connection with today’s events, since there is no real cause for it, and in this connection we will be unable to account for this disorderly gathering.”

Verse ConceptsTumultDisorder Among Peoplerisk

Neither in the temple, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city itself did they find me carrying on a discussion with anyone or causing a riot.

Verse ConceptsDisputesDiscussionsDisciples In The Temple

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