Acts 21:37 cpdv — And as Paul was beginning to be brought into the fortress, he said to the tribune, “Is it permissible for me to say som…

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"And as Paul was beginning to be brought into the fortress, he said to the tribune, “Is it permissible for me to say something to you?” And he said, “You know Greek? "

— Acts 21:37, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 21 — Context

34

Then they were crying out various things within the crowd. And since he could not understand anything clearly because of the noise, he ordered him to be brought into the fortress.

35

And when he had arrived at the stairs, it happened that he was carried up by the soldiers, because of the threat of violence from the people.

36

For the multitude of the people were following and crying out, “Take him away!”

37

And as Paul was beginning to be brought into the fortress, he said to the tribune, “Is it permissible for me to say something to you?” And he said, “You know Greek?

38

So then, are you not that Egyptian who before these days incited a rebellion and led out into the desert four thousand murderous men?”

39

But Paul said to him: “I am a man, indeed a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of a well-known city. So I petition you, permit me to speak to the people.”

40

And when he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the stairs, motioned with his hand to the people. And when a great silence occurred, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying:

Acts 21:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 21:37 say?
Acts 21:37 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And as Paul was beginning to be brought into the fortress, he said to the tribune, “Is it permissible for me to say something to you?” And he said, “You know Greek? ”
Where is Acts 21:37 in the Bible?
Acts 21:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 21, verse 37.
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 21:37.
What translation should I read Acts 21:37 in?
Acts 21:37 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 21:37?
Acts 21:37 reads (CPDV): “And as Paul was beginning to be brought into the fortress, he said to the tribune, “Is it permissible for me to say something to you?” And he said, “You know Greek? ” 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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