Acts 21:34 asv — And some shouted one thing, some another, among the crowd: and when he could not know the certainty for the uproar, he…

American Standard Version

"And some shouted one thing, some another, among the crowd: and when he could not know the certainty for the uproar, he commanded him to be brought into the castle. "

— Acts 21:34, American Standard Version

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Acts 21 — Context

31

And as they were seeking to kill him, tidings came up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

32

And forthwith he took soldiers and centurions, and ran down upon them: and they, when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, left off beating Paul.

33

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

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And some shouted one thing, some another, among the crowd: and when he could not know the certainty for the uproar, he commanded him to be brought into the castle.

35

And when he came upon the stairs, so it was that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the crowd;

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for the multitude of the people followed after, crying out, Away with him.

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And as Paul was about to be brought into the castle, he saith unto the chief captain, May I say something unto thee? And he said, Dost thou know Greek?

Acts 21:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 21:34 say?
Acts 21:34 in the American Standard Version reads: “And some shouted one thing, some another, among the crowd: and when he could not know the certainty for the uproar, he commanded him to be brought into the castle. ”
Where is Acts 21:34 in the Bible?
Acts 21:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 21, verse 34.
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 21:34.
What translation should I read Acts 21:34 in?
Acts 21:34 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 21:34?
Acts 21:34 reads (ASV): “And some shouted one thing, some another, among the crowd: and when he could not know the certainty for the uproar, he commanded him to be brought into the castle. ” 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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