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They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, <a href="/nlt/acts/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> The seven days were almost ended when some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul in the Temple and roused a mob against him. They grabbed him, <a href="/esv/acts/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him, <a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the seven days were almost over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, <a href="/blb/acts/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now when the seven days were about to be completed, the Jews from Asia, having seen him in the temple, began stirring up the whole crowd and laid the hands upon him, <a href="/kjv/acts/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him, <a href="/nkjv/acts/21.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him, <a href="/nasb_/acts/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When the seven days were almost over, the Jews from Asia, upon seeing him in the temple, began to stir up all the crowd and laid hands on him, <a href="/nasb/acts/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> When the seven days were almost over, the Jews from Asia, upon seeing him in the temple, began to stir up all the crowd and laid hands on him, <a href="/nasb77/acts/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when the seven days were almost over, the Jews from Asia, upon seeing him in the temple, began to stir up all the multitude and laid hands on him, <a href="/lsb/acts/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now when the seven days were almost over, the Jews from Asia, upon noticing him in the temple, began to throw all the crowd into confusion and laid hands on him, <a href="/amp/acts/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the seven days [required to complete the ritual] were almost over, [some] Jews from [the province of] Asia [Minor], caught sight of him in the temple, and began to stir up the crowd, and they seized him, <a href="/csb/acts/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd, and seized him, <a href="/hcsb/acts/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As the seven days were about to end, the Jews from Asia saw him in the temple complex, stirred up the whole crowd, and seized him, <a href="/asv/acts/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the multitude and laid hands on him, <a href="/cev/acts/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the period of seven days for the ceremony was almost over, some of the Jewish people from Asia saw Paul in the temple. They got a large crowd together and started attacking him. <a href="/erv/acts/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the multitude, and laid hands on him, <a href="/gwt/acts/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the seven days were almost over, the Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul in the temple courtyard. They stirred up the whole crowd and grabbed Paul. <a href="/gnt/acts/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> But just when the seven days were about to come to an end, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul in the Temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and grabbed Paul. <a href="/isv/acts/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the seven days were almost over, the Jews from Asia, seeing Paul in the Temple, stirred up a large crowd. They grabbed Paul, <a href="/msb/acts/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the seven days were almost over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, <a href="/net/acts/21.htm">NET Bible</a> When the seven days were almost over, the Jews from the province of Asia who had seen him in the temple area stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, <a href="/nheb/acts/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the crowd and laid hands on him, <a href="/wbt/acts/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews who were from Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him, <a href="/wey/acts/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But, when the seven days were nearly over, the Jews from the province of Asia, having seen Paul in the Temple, set about rousing the fury of all the people against him. <a href="/web/acts/21.htm">World English Bible</a> When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the multitude and laid hands on him, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And as the seven days were about to be fully ended, the Jews from Asia having beheld him in the temple, were stirring up all the multitude, and they laid hands on him, <a href="/blb/acts/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now when the seven days were about to be completed, the Jews from Asia, having seen him in the temple, began stirring up the whole crowd and laid the hands upon him, <a href="/ylt/acts/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And, as the seven days were about to be fully ended, the Jews from Asia having beheld him in the temple, were stirring up all the multitude, and they laid hands upon him, <a href="/slt/acts/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when the seven days were about completed, the Jews from Asia, having seen him in the temple, embroiled all the crowd, and put hands upon them,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But when the seven days were drawing to an end, those Jews that were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands upon him, crying out: <a href="/cpdv/acts/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But when the seven days were reaching completion, those Jews who were from Asia, when they had seen him in the temple, incited all the people, and they laid hands on him, crying out: <a href="/nabre/acts/21.htm">New American Bible</a> When the seven days were nearly completed, the Jews from the province of Asia noticed him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd, and laid hands on him, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, who had seen him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd. They seized him,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the seventh day approached, and the Jews from Asia Minor saw him in the temple, they stirred up all the people against him and laid hands on him, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when the seventh day arrived, the Jews of Asia saw him in The Temple, and they incited all the people against him and they laid hands upon him,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when the seven days were about to be completed, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, threw all the multitude into confusion, and laid their hands on him, <a href="/godbey/acts/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when the seven days were about to have an end, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole multitude, and laid hands on him, crying out, <a href="/haweis/acts/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But as the seven days were now drawing to their period, some Jews from Asia seeing him in the temple, excited all the populace to tumult, and laid hands upon him, <a href="/mace/acts/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The seven days being almost expir'd, the Asiatic Jews seeing him in the temple, rais'd a tumult, and fell upon him, <a href="/wey/acts/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But, when the seven days were nearly over, the Jews from the province of Asia, having seen Paul in the Temple, set about rousing the fury of all the people against him. <a href="/worrell/acts/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when the seven days were about to be completed, the Jews from Asia, having beheld him in the temple, were stirring up all the multitude, and they laid their hands upon him, <a href="/worsley/acts/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But when the seven days were near ended, the Jews that came from Asia seeing him in the temple, raised a tumult among the people, and laid hands on him, crying out, Men of Israel, help: <a href="/parallel/acts/21-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=7190" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm">Paul Seized in the Temple</a> 26So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them. 27<a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: Hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">When</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2033.htm" title="2033: hepta (Adj-NFP) -- Seven. A primary number; seven.">seven</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmerai (N-NFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days</a> <a href="/greek/3195.htm" title="3195: emellon (V-IIA-3P) -- A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.">were almost</a> <a href="/greek/4931.htm" title="4931: synteleisthai (V-PNM/P) -- To bring to an end, fulfill, accomplish. From sun and teleo; to complete entirely; generally, to execute.">over,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">some</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaioi (Adj-NMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/773.htm" title="773: Asias (N-GFS) -- Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or only its western shore.">the province of Asia</a> <a href="/greek/2300.htm" title="2300: theasamenoi (V-APM-NMP) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to look closely at, i.e. perceive; by extension to visit.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2411.htm" title="2411: hierō (N-DNS) -- Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple.">temple.</a> <a href="/greek/4797.htm" title="4797: synecheon (V-IIA-3P) -- Or sugchuno from sun and cheo or its alternate; to commingle promiscuously, i.e. to throw into disorder, to perplex.">They stirred up</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-AMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlon (N-AMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1911.htm" title="1911: epebalon (V-AIA-3P) -- From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to.">seized</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiras (N-AFP) -- A hand. "></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> 28crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Acts 6:13-14</a> where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5-6</a> We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. <a href="/acts/26-21.htm">Acts 26:21</a> For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me. <a href="/acts/19-26.htm">Acts 19:26-29</a> And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, this Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all. / There is danger not only that our business will fall into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited and her majesty deposed—she who is worshiped by all the province of Asia and the whole world.” / When the men heard this, they were enraged and began shouting, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” ... <a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Acts 16:20-21</a> They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil / by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.” <a href="/acts/22-22.htm">Acts 22:22-23</a> The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!” / As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air, <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7-8</a> When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove. / Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.” <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19</a> Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50</a> The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district. <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5-6</a> The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people. / But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a> When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ... <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12-13</a> While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat. / “This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said. <a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23-24</a> After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, / but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. <a href="/acts/4-1.htm">Acts 4:1-3</a> While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, / greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. / They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day. <a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Acts 7:57-58</a> At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. / They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,the Jews.<a href="/acts/24-18.htm">Acts 24:18</a> Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.stirred.<a href="/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12</a> And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,<a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50</a> But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.<a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Acts 14:2,5,19</a> But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren… and laid.<a href="/acts/4-3.htm">Acts 4:3</a> And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.<a href="/acts/5-18.htm">Acts 5:18</a> And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.<a href="/acts/26-21.htm">Acts 26:21</a> For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/19-26.htm">Almost</a> <a href="/acts/20-18.htm">Asia</a> <a href="/acts/21-7.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/luke/6-11.htm">Fury</a> <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/21-21.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/21-22.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/acts/21-26.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/20-18.htm">Province</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-6.htm">Rousing</a> <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/acts/19-23.htm">Stir</a> <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/acts/21-26.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/acts/21-22.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Tumult</a> <a href="/acts/20-27.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/26-28.htm">Almost</a> <a href="/acts/24-18.htm">Asia</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/acts/22-20.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/acts/26-11.htm">Fury</a> <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/21-32.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/21-34.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/acts/21-29.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/23-34.htm">Province</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Rousing</a> <a href="/acts/28-14.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Stir</a> <a href="/acts/21-38.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/21-31.htm">Tumult</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 21</div>1. <a href="/acts/21-1.htm">Paul calls at the house of Philip, whose daughters prophesy.</a> 10. <a href="/acts/21-10.htm">Agabus, foretelling what should befall him at Jerusalem, </a> 13. <a href="/acts/21-13.htm">he will not be dissuaded from going thither.</a> 17. <a href="/acts/21-17.htm">He comes to Jerusalem;</a> 27. <a href="/acts/21-27.htm">where he is apprehended, and in great danger, but by the chief captain is rescued;</a> 37. <a href="/acts/21-37.htm">and requests, and is permitted to speak to the people.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of <a href="/acts/21.htm">Acts 21</a>, Paul had agreed to participate in this ritual to demonstrate his respect for Jewish customs and to dispel rumors that he was teaching Jews to abandon the Law of Moses. The seven days likely refer to the period of purification mentioned in <a href="/numbers/19-11.htm">Numbers 19:11-13</a>, which was a common practice for Jews who had become ritually unclean.some Jews from the province of Asia These Jews were likely from Ephesus or another major city in the Roman province of Asia, which is modern-day western Turkey. Paul had spent considerable time in Ephesus (Acts 19), and his teachings had caused significant opposition from some Jewish leaders there. These Jews may have recognized Paul from his time in Asia and carried their animosity towards him to Jerusalem.saw Paul at the temple The temple in Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship and a place where Jews from all over the world gathered, especially during festivals. Paul's presence in the temple indicates his continued respect for Jewish traditions and his desire to connect with his fellow Jews. However, his presence also made him vulnerable to those who opposed his message.They stirred up the whole crowd The act of stirring up the crowd suggests a deliberate attempt to incite anger and violence against Paul. This reflects the deep-seated tensions between Jewish traditionalists and the early Christian movement, which was seen as a threat to Jewish religious identity. The crowd's reaction can be compared to other instances in Acts where mobs were incited against Paul, such as in <a href="/acts/19-23.htm">Acts 19:23-41</a> in Ephesus.and seized him The seizure of Paul by the crowd marks the beginning of a series of trials and imprisonments that would eventually lead him to Rome. This act of seizing reflects the hostility and misunderstanding that Paul faced from his own people, similar to the rejection and suffering experienced by Jesus Christ. It also fulfills the prophecy given to Paul in <a href="/acts/20-23.htm">Acts 20:23</a>, where he was warned that imprisonment and hardships awaited him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is central to this passage. He is in Jerusalem to complete a vow and is falsely accused by Jews from Asia. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jews_from_the_province_of_asia.htm">Jews from the province of Asia</a> These are likely Jews from Ephesus or surrounding areas who were familiar with Paul's ministry and opposed his teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The sacred place in Jerusalem where Paul was seen, and where the events of this passage unfold. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The group of people in the temple who were incited by the Jews from Asia to seize Paul. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_seven_days.htm">The Seven Days</a> Refers to the period of purification Paul was undergoing, which is part of the Nazarite vow he was completing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/opposition_to_the_gospel.htm">Opposition to the Gospel</a> Just as Paul faced opposition, believers today should expect resistance when they stand for the truth of the Gospel. This passage reminds us to remain steadfast in our faith despite challenges. <a href="/topical/m/misunderstanding_and_false_accusations.htm">Misunderstanding and False Accusations</a> Paul was falsely accused, a reminder that Christians may be misunderstood or misrepresented. We should respond with grace and truth, trusting God to vindicate us. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_contextual_ministry.htm">The Importance of Contextual Ministry</a> Paul was aware of the cultural and religious contexts he ministered in. We should strive to understand the backgrounds of those we minister to, to effectively communicate the Gospel. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_temple.htm">The Role of the Temple</a> The temple was central to Jewish worship, and Paul's presence there shows his respect for Jewish customs. This teaches us the importance of respecting cultural practices while sharing the Gospel. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Despite the chaos, God was in control of Paul's situation. This encourages us to trust in God's sovereignty when we face trials and tribulations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 21</a> <a href="/q/why_no_external_records_of_acts_21_riot.htm">Acts 21:27–36 – Why do historical or archaeological records outside the Bible not mention such a public riot and arrest in Jerusalem? </a> <a href="/q/what_led_to_paul's_imprisonment.htm">What led to Paul's imprisonment?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_paul's_miracles.htm">Romans 15:19 mentions signs and wonders by Paul, but where is the historical or archeological evidence supporting these miracles? </a> <a href="/q/paul's_life_events_timeline.htm">What is the timeline of Paul's life events?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) When the seven days were almost ended.--Literally, were on the point to be completed. St. Luke speaks of "the seven days" as a definite or known period. They cannot refer, as some have thought, either to the duration of the vow, which was never less than thirty days, or to that of the Feast of Pentecost, which at this time was never extended beyond one, and must therefore be understood of the period of special purification which came at the final stage of the fulfilment of the vow.The Jews which were of Asia . . .--Better, from Asia--those who had come up to keep the Feast at Jerusalem. They, we may well believe, had been watching the Apostle eagerly as he passed in and out of the courts of the Temple. As it was, they seized him, with all the tokens of his purification still upon him (comp. <a href="/acts/24-18.htm" title="Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.">Acts 24:18</a>), about to offer sacrifices, and raised a cry which was sure to throw the whole city into an uproar. They first reiterate the general charge, and in doing so bring against St. Paul, in almost identical terms, the very accusation which he had brought against Stephen (<a href="/context/acts/6-11.htm" title="Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.">Acts 6:11-13</a>), of which they thus make themselves the witnesses. This was backed up by a more specific indictment (<a href="/acts/21-28.htm" title="Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teaches all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and has polluted this holy place.">Acts 21:28</a>). He had brought Greeks--i.e., uncircumcised Gentiles--into the Holy Place--i.e., beyond the middle wall of partition (<a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm" title="For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us;">Ephesians 2:14</a>) which divided the court that was open to strangers from that which none but Jews might enter (Jos. Ant. xv. 11, ? 5). The recent excavations of the Palestine Exploration Society (Report for 1871, p. 132) have brought to light a slab with an inscription, discovered and deciphered by M. Clermont Ganneau, which illustrates the horror with which the Jews looked on such a profanation. Its contents show that it must have formed part of the low wall just mentioned:--"NO MAN OF ALIEN RACE IS TO ENTER WITHIN THE BALUSTRADE AND FENCE THAT GOES ROUND THE TEMPLE. IF ANY ONE IS TAKEN IN THE ACT, LET HIM KNOW THAT HE HAS HIMSELF TO BLAME FOR THE PENALTY OF DEATH THAT FOLLOWS." This, accordingly, was the punishment which the Jews of Asia were now seeking to bring on St. Paul and on his friends.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - Completed for ended, A.V.; from for which were of, A.V.; multitude for people, A.V. The seven days; showing clearly that some customary term of preparation for the offerings and shaving of the head is meant. This shows also that "the days" in the preceding verse meant the "seven days" of preparation rather than "the days" of the whole Nazaritic vow. The Jews from Asia; come up for Pentecost. How hostile the Asiatic Jews were appears from <a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Acts 19:9</a>. When they saw him in the temple, whither he had come to complete the seven days of preparation. It was apparently the fifth day (see <a href="/acts/24-11.htm">Acts 24:11</a>, note). How often the best meant attempts at conciliation fail through the uncharitable suspicions of a man's opponents! The temple. It must be remembered throughout that it is τὸ ἱερόν that is spoken of, which embraces the temple courts, not the ναός, or house (see <a href="/acts/3-2.htm">Acts 3:2</a>, note). Stirred up. Συγχέω ισ found only here in the New Testament. Properly "to confuse," like the kindred συγχύνω (<a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Acts 2:6</a>; <a href="/acts/19-32.htm">Acts 19:32</a>; <a href="/acts/21-31.htm">Acts 21:31</a>); and σύγχυσις, confusion (<a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a>); hence "to stir up." It is of frequent use in medical writers (Hobart, 79.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/21-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When Ὡς (Hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the αἱ (hai) Article - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. seven ἑπτὰ (hepta) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2033.htm">Strong's 2033: </a> Seven. A primary number; seven. days ἡμέραι (hēmerai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. were almost ἔμελλον (emellon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3195.htm">Strong's 3195: </a> A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. over, συντελεῖσθαι (synteleisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> To bring to an end, fulfill, accomplish. From sun and teleo; to complete entirely; generally, to execute. [some] οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jews Ἰουδαῖοι (Ioudaioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the province of] Asia Ἀσίας (Asias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_773.htm">Strong's 773: </a> Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or only its western shore. saw θεασάμενοι (theasamenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2300.htm">Strong's 2300: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to look closely at, i.e. perceive; by extension to visit. [Paul] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple. ἱερῷ (hierō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2411.htm">Strong's 2411: </a> Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple. They stirred up συνέχεον (synecheon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4797.htm">Strong's 4797: </a> Or sugchuno from sun and cheo or its alternate; to commingle promiscuously, i.e. to throw into disorder, to perplex. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. whole πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. crowd ὄχλον (ochlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. seized ἐπέβαλον (epebalon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1911.htm">Strong's 1911: </a> From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to. him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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