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- Chapter 21
- Verse 31
Acts 21:31
“And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And as they went about to kill him,.... In the manner as zealots did, without bringing him before any court of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And as they went about to kill him - Greek: they seeking to kill him. This was evidently done in a popular tumult, as…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The chief captain of the band - The Roman tribune, who had a troop of soldiers under him, which lodged in general in the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 21:27-40
We have here Paul brought into a captivity which we are not likely to see the end of; for after this he is either…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And as they went about(Rev. Ver."were seeking") to kill him The object of the mob was clearly, now that they had the…
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