Acts 21:36 kjv — For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.

King James Version

"For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him."

— Acts 21:36, King James Version

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Acts 21 — Context

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.

35

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

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

37

And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?

38

Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?

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But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.

Acts 21:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 21:36 say?
Acts 21:36 in the King James Version reads: “For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.”
Where is Acts 21:36 in the Bible?
Acts 21:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 21, verse 36.
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 21:36.
What translation should I read Acts 21:36 in?
Acts 21:36 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 21:36?
Acts 21:36 reads (KJV): “For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.” 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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