Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Paul reached the steps, the violence of the mob was so great he had to be carried by the soldiers. New Living Translation As Paul reached the stairs, the mob grew so violent the soldiers had to lift him to their shoulders to protect him. English Standard Version And when he came to the steps, he was actually carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd, Berean Standard Bible When Paul reached the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob. Berean Literal Bible Now when he came to the stairs, it happened that he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd. King James Bible And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people. New King James Version When he reached the stairs, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob. New American Standard Bible When Paul got to the stairs, it came about that he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob; NASB 1995 When he got to the stairs, he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob; NASB 1977 And when he got to the stairs, it so happened that he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob; Legacy Standard Bible And when he got to the stairs, he actually was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd; Amplified Bible When Paul got to the steps, he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob; Christian Standard Bible When Paul got to the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd, Holman Christian Standard Bible When Paul got to the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the mob’s violence, American Standard Version And when he came upon the stairs, so it was that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the crowd; Contemporary English Version As they reached the steps, the crowd became so wild that the soldiers had to lift Paul up and carry him. English Revised Version And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the crowd; GOD'S WORD® Translation When Paul came to the stairs of the barracks, the crowd was so violent that the soldiers had to carry him. Good News Translation They got as far as the steps with him, and then the soldiers had to carry him because the mob was so wild. International Standard Version When Paul got to the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because the mob had become so violent. Majority Standard Bible When Paul reached the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob. NET Bible When he came to the steps, Paul had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob, New Heart English Bible When he came to the stairs, it happened that he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd; Webster's Bible Translation And when he came upon the stairs, so it was that he was borne by the soldiers, for the violence of the people. Weymouth New Testament When Paul was going up the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob; World English Bible When he came to the stairs, he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand when he came on the steps, it happened he was carried by the soldiers, because of the violence of the multitude, Berean Literal Bible Now when he came to the stairs, it happened that he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd. Young's Literal Translation and when he came upon the steps, it happened he was borne by the soldiers, because of the violence of the multitude, Smith's Literal Translation And when he was upon the steps, it happened, he was borne by the soldiers for the violence of the crowd. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he was come to the stairs, it fell out that he was carried by the soldiers, because of the violence of the people. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had arrived at the stairs, it happened that he was carried up by the soldiers, because of the threat of violence from the people. New American Bible When he reached the steps, he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob, New Revised Standard Version When Paul came to the steps, the violence of the mob was so great that he had to be carried by the soldiers. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Paul reached the stairs, the soldiers bore him because of the violence of the people. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when Paulus came to the stairs, the Soldiers carried him because of the violence of the people; NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd when he was on the steps, it happened that he was carried by the soldiers, on account of the violence of the multitude. Godbey New Testament Then when he was on the threshold, it happened that he was carried by the soldiers, on account of the violence of the mob; Haweis New Testament But when he was on the stairs, it happened that he was borne up by the soldiers, because of the press of the crowd. Mace New Testament as he was mounting the stairs, the soldiers bore him up thro' the violence of the people, who were all pressing after, Weymouth New Testament When Paul was going up the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob; Worrell New Testament And, when he came upon the stairway, it happened that he was borne along by the soldiers on account of the violence of the multitude; Worsley New Testament And when he was upon the stairs, he was even borne by the soldiers, because of the violence of the people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul Seized in the Temple…34Some in the crowd were shouting one thing, and some another. And since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. 35 When Paul reached the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob. 36For the crowd that followed him kept shouting, “Away with him!”… Cross References Acts 22:24 the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him. Acts 23:10 The dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks. Acts 19:29 Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia. Acts 24:7 but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, Acts 26:21 For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me. Acts 9:29 He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. Acts 14:19 Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. Acts 16:22-23 The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods. / And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. Acts 17:5 The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people. Acts 18:12 While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat. Acts 20:3 where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. Acts 25:3 to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. Acts 27:42 The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners so none of them could swim to freedom. 2 Corinthians 11:26 In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, 2 Corinthians 11:32-33 In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me. / But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp. Treasury of Scripture And when he came on the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people. for. Genesis 6:11,12 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence… Psalm 55:9 Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city. Psalm 58:2 Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the earth. Jump to Previous Account Actually Armed Borne Carried Crowd Force Great Lifted Mob Multitude Paul Reached Soldiers Stairs Steps ViolenceJump to Next Account Actually Armed Borne Carried Crowd Force Great Lifted Mob Multitude Paul Reached Soldiers Stairs Steps ViolenceActs 21 1. Paul calls at the house of Philip, whose daughters prophesy.10. Agabus, foretelling what should befall him at Jerusalem, 13. he will not be dissuaded from going thither. 17. He comes to Jerusalem; 27. where he is apprehended, and in great danger, but by the chief captain is rescued; 37. and requests, and is permitted to speak to the people. When Paul reached the steps This phrase marks a significant moment in the narrative, as Paul is transitioning from the public chaos into a more controlled environment. The "steps" likely refer to the stairs leading to the Antonia Fortress, a Roman military barracks adjacent to the Temple in Jerusalem. This location is historically significant, as it was a place of Roman authority and oversight. The Greek word for "steps" (ἀναβαθμός, anabathmos) suggests a literal ascent, symbolizing Paul's movement from the tumult of the crowd to a place of relative safety. This ascent can also be seen metaphorically as Paul's journey towards fulfilling his divine mission, despite the opposition he faces. he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Whenὅτε (hote) Adverb Strong's 3753: When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. [Paul] reached ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. steps, ἀναβαθμούς (anabathmous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 304: From anabaino; a stairway. he αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. had to be carried βαστάζεσθαι (bastazesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's 941: Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis; to lift, literally or figuratively. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. soldiers στρατιωτῶν (stratiōtōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 4757: A soldier. From a presumed derivative of the same as stratia; a camper-out, i.e. A warrior. because of διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. violence βίαν (bian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 970: Force, violence, strength. Probably akin to bia; force. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mob. ὄχλου (ochlou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. 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