Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 22:23 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Acts 22:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 22 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,”
Acts 22:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 22:23
They cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air—The crowd's violent reaction to Paul's testimony shows extreme rage escalating to mob hysteria. The Greek riptounton (cast off) suggests violent throwing, while ballonton koniorton (throwing dust) was an ancient Near Eastern expression of outrage and curse-calling. This physical demonstration paralleled their verbal assault, expressing abhorrence demanding divine judgment. When Paul mentioned God's commission to the Gentiles (v. 21), Jewish nationalism erupted into uncontrollable fury, revealing how deeply ethnic pride had...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 22:23
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“and cursed as he went”
“when the fool walks by the way”
“and didn't keep it!,Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it.,,,,,,,,”
“and stoned him. The witnesses placed their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.”
“I tried to make them blaspheme. Being exceedingly enraged against them”