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Acts 21:32 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Acts 21:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 21 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.”
Acts 21:32 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 21:32
Who immediately took soldiers and centurions—The Roman tribune (χιλίαρχος, chiliarchos, commander of 1,000) Claudius Lysias (23:26) responded swiftly to prevent insurrection. Taking multiple centurions indicates he mobilized significant force—at least 200 soldiers, as each centurion commanded 100 men. Roman military discipline meant instant response to civil unrest.Ran down unto them—The Fortress Antonia connected to the temple courts by stairs, allowing rapid deployment. The verb katadramon emphasizes urgent descent. They left beating of Paul (ἐπαύσαντο τύπτοντες, epausanto tuptontes)—The mob...
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“and grind the face of the poor? says the Lord, Yahweh of Armies.,What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord GOD of hosts., מלכם* **מַה־**לָּכֶם[a] תְּדַכְּאוּ עַמִּי וּפְנֵי עֲנִיִּים תִּטְחָנוּ נְאֻם־אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה צְבָאוֹת׃ ס ,What mean ye that ye crush My people, And grind the face of the poor? Saith the Lord”
“they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus”
“'Lord”
“and said”
“and we arrested him.{TR adds We wanted to judge him according to our law,}”
“the ruler of the synagogue”