Acts 21:12 net — When we heard this, both we and the local people begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.

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"When we heard this, both we and the local people begged him not to go up to Jerusalem."

— Acts 21:12, NET Bible

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Acts 21 — Context

9

(He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.)

10

While we remained there for a number of days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

11

He came to us, took Paul’s belt, tied his own hands and feet with it, and said,“The Holy Spirit says this:‘This is the way the Jews in Jerusalem will tie up the man whose belt this is, and will hand him over to the Gentiles.’”

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When we heard this, both we and the local people begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.

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Then Paul replied,“What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be tied up, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

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Because he could not be persuaded, we said no more except,“The Lord’s will be done.”

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After these days we got ready and started up to Jerusalem.

Acts 21:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 21:12 say?
Acts 21:12 in the NET Bible reads: “When we heard this, both we and the local people begged 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 (NET): “When we heard this, both we and the local people begged 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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