Acts 21

Acts 21:1	And when we parted from them and set sail, we took a straight course and came to Cos, and on the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.
Acts 21:2	And having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went on board and set sail.
Acts 21:3	And when we sighted Cyprus and left it on the left, we sailed to Syria and came down to Tyre; for there the ship was to unload its cargo.
Acts 21:4	And when we had sought out the disciples, we remained there seven days. These told Paul through the Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem.
Acts 21:5	And when we completed the days, we went forth and went on our way, with all [of them,] including the women and children, escorting us until [we were] outside the city. And when we had knelt down on the beach and prayed,
Acts 21:6	We took leave of one another and went on board the ship; and they returned home.
Acts 21:7	And when we finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais; and we greeted the brothers and remained with them one day.
Acts 21:8	And on the next day we went forth and came to Caesarea; and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was [one] of the seven, we remained with him.
Acts 21:9	Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied.
Acts 21:10	And while we remained [there] many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Acts 21:11	And he came to us and took Paul's belt; and having bound his own feet and hands, he said, Thus says the Holy Spirit, In this way will the Jews in Jerusalem bind the man whose belt this is and deliver [him] into the hands of the Gentiles.
Acts 21:12	And when we heard these things, both we and those in that place entreated him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Acts 21:13	Then Paul answered, What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Acts 21:14	And since he would not be persuaded, we became silent, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
Acts 21:15	And after these days we gathered our baggage and went up to Jerusalem.
Acts 21:16	And [some] of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us, bringing [us] to a certain Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we were to lodge.
Acts 21:17	And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.
Acts 21:18	And on the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present.
Acts 21:19	And having greeted them, he related one by one the things which God did among the Gentiles through his ministry.
Acts 21:20	And when they heard [it,] they glorified God and said to him, You observe, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews who have believed; and all are zealous for the law.
Acts 21:21	And they have been informed concerning you that you are teaching all the Jews throughout the nations apostasy from Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children, nor to walk according to the customs.
Acts 21:22	What then is [to be done?] They will certainly hear that you have come.
Acts 21:23	Therefore do this that we tell you: We have four men who have a vow on themselves;
Acts 21:24	Take these and be purified with them, and pay their expenses that they may shave their heads. And all will know that there is nothing to the things that they have been informed of concerning you, but that you yourself also walk orderly, keeping the law.
Acts 21:25	But concerning the Gentiles who have believed, we have [already] written, having decided that they should keep themselves from idol sacrifices and blood and anything strangled and fornication.
Acts 21:26	Then Paul took the men [and] on the following day, being purified with them, entered into the temple, giving notice of the completion of the days of the purification, until the offering was offered for each one of them.
Acts 21:27	And when the seven days were about to be concluded, the Jews from Asia saw him in the temple and threw all the crowd into confusion; and they laid their hands on him,
Acts 21:28	Crying out, Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people and the law and this place; and further, he has even brought Greeks into the temple and has profaned this holy place.
Acts 21:29	For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, whom they supposed Paul had brought into the temple.
Acts 21:30	And the whole city was stirred, and the people ran together; and they laid hold of Paul and dragged him outside the temple; and immediately the doors were shut.
Acts 21:31	And as they were seeking to kill him, a report came up to the commander of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.
Acts 21:32	And he at once took soldiers and centurions and ran down to them. And when they saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.
Acts 21:33	Then the commander drew near and laid hold of him and ordered [him] to be bound with two chains. And he inquired who he might be and what he had done.
Acts 21:34	And some among the crowd were shouting one thing, and some another. And since he could not find out the facts because of the uproar, he ordered him to be brought into the barracks.
Acts 21:35	And when Paul came to the stairs, it so happened that he was being carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd;
Acts 21:36	For the multitude of the people were following and crying out, Away with him!
Acts 21:37	And when he was about to be brought into the barracks, Paul said to the commander, Am I allowed to say anything to you? And he said, You know Greek?
Acts 21:38	You are not then the Egyptian who some days ago revolted and led out the four thousand men of the Assassins into the wilderness?
Acts 21:39	But Paul said, I am a Jewish man of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city, and I beg you, permit me to speak to the people.
Acts 21:40	And when he had given him permission, Paul stood on the stairs and motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great silence, he addressed [them] in the Hebrew dialect, saying,

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