Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 21:30 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Acts 21:30 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 21 verse 30 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And all the city was moved, and the people ran together : and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.”
Acts 21:30 (KJV)
Historical Context for Acts 21:30
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Commentary on Acts 21:30
All the city was moved (ἐκινήθη ἡ πόλις, ekinethe he polis)—The verb 'moved' suggests violent agitation, like an earthquake shaking a city. The mob's fury stemmed from false accusations that Paul brought Gentiles into the temple's inner courts (v. 28-29), a capital offense punishable by death even for Roman citizens. They took Paul, and drew him out of the temple—The Greek heilkusan (dragged) implies violent force. Removing Paul before killing him prevented temple defilement by bloodshed, showing the mob's twisted priorities.Forthwith the doors were shut—Temple Levites immediately closed the m...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 21:30
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“and tried to kill me.”
“perils of rivers”
“they seized Paul and Silas”
“all the city was stirred up”
“he was troubled”
“and said to them”
“threw him out of the city”
“and they rushed with one accord into the theater”
“and stopped their ears”