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Acts 21:40 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Acts 21:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 21 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,”
Acts 21:40 (KJV)
Historical Context for Acts 21:40
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Commentary on Acts 21:40
Paul's gesture for silence and choice to speak 'in the Hebrew tongue' demonstrated cultural sensitivity and rhetorical skill. Speaking Hebrew (likely Aramaic, the common Jewish language) created immediate connection with his audience and showed he was no apostate. The resulting 'great silence' gave Paul opportunity to present his testimony, showing how God opens doors even in hostile circumstances.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 21:40
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“beckoning to them with his hand to be silent”
“they were even more quiet. He said”
“there is a pool”
“I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language”
“it happened that he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd;”
“the Jews putting him forward. Alexander beckoned with his hand”
“and took every man his garment”
“destruction”
“and beckoning with his hand said”
“he brought Jesus out”