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Acts 21:39 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Acts 21:39 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 21 verse 39 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.”
Acts 21:39 (KJV)
Historical Context for Acts 21:39
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Commentary on Acts 21:39
Paul's self-identification - 'a Jew of Tarsus... a citizen of no mean city' - established his credibility without boasting. Tarsus's reputation for learning and commerce gave Paul standing, while his Jewish identity connected him to those he sought to address. His request to speak showed courage and wisdom in seizing an opportunity for witness despite having just faced a murderous mob.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 21:39
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“Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah{or, Judas} for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,,And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,,,,,,,,,”
“of the Alexandrians”
“They have beaten us publicly, without a trial, men who are Romans, and have cast us into prison! Do they now release us secretly? No, most certainly, but let them come themselves and bring us out!”
“Paul asked the centurion who stood by”
“he asked the commanding officer”
“he asked what province he was from. When he understood that he was from Cilicia”
“they brought him down to Caesarea”