Acts 21:31 kjva — And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproa…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar."

— Acts 21:31, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 21 — Context

28

Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.

29

(For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)

30

And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.

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.

32

Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.

33

Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.

34

And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.

Acts 21:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 21:31 say?
Acts 21:31 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.”
Where is Acts 21:31 in the Bible?
Acts 21:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 21, verse 31.
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 21:31.
What translation should I read Acts 21:31 in?
Acts 21:31 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 21:31?
Acts 21:31 reads (KJVA): “And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.” 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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