Acts 21:12 kjv — And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.

King James Version

"And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem."

— Acts 21:12, King James Version

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Acts 21 — Context

9

And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.

10

And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

11

And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.

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And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.

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Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

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And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

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And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.

Acts 21:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 21:12 say?
Acts 21:12 in the King James Version reads: “And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.”
Where is Acts 21:12 in the Bible?
Acts 21:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 21, verse 12.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 21:12.
What translation should I read Acts 21:12 in?
Acts 21:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 21:12?
Acts 21:12 reads (KJV): “And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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