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to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/nkjv/acts/21.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb_/acts/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb/acts/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> When we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb77/acts/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/lsb/acts/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/amp/acts/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now when we had heard this, both we and the local residents began pleading with Paul trying to persuade him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/csb/acts/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When we heard this, both we and the local people pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/hcsb/acts/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When we heard this, both we and the local people begged him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/asv/acts/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/cev/acts/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After Agabus said this, we and the followers living there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem. <a href="/erv/acts/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/gwt/acts/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When we heard this, we and the believers who lived there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem. <a href="/gnt/acts/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> When we heard this, we and the others there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem. <a href="/isv/acts/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> When we heard this, we and the people who lived there begged Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/msb/acts/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/net/acts/21.htm">NET Bible</a> When we heard this, both we and the local people begged him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/nheb/acts/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When we heard these things, both we and the people of that place urged him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/wbt/acts/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/wey/acts/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As soon as we heard these words, both we and the brethren at Caesarea entreated Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/web/acts/21.htm">World English Bible</a> When we heard these things, both we and the people of that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when we heard these things, we called on [him]—both we, and those of that place—not to go up to Jerusalem, <a href="/blb/acts/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when we had heard these things, both we and those of that place began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/ylt/acts/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And when we heard these things, we called upon him -- both we, and those of that place -- not to go up to Jerusalem, <a href="/slt/acts/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when we heard these things, both we, and the nations, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Which when we had heard, both we and they that were of that place, desired him that he would not go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/cpdv/acts/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when we had heard this, both we and those who were from that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/nabre/acts/21.htm">New American Bible</a> When we heard this, we and the local residents begged him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When we heard this, we and the people there urged him not to go up to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when we had heard these words, both we and the natives of the place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when we heard these words we begged of him, we and the people of that place, that he would not go to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when we heard these things, we, and those of that place also, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/godbey/acts/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when we heard these words, both we, and the citizens, exhorted him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/haweis/acts/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then when we heard these things, both we and all who were in the place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/mace/acts/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> upon hearing this, we and some of the city intreated him not to go to Jerusalem. <a href="/wey/acts/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As soon as we heard these words, both we and the brethren at Caesarea entreated Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/worrell/acts/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when we heard these things, both we and those of that place were beseeching him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/worsley/acts/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when we heard these things, both we and those of the place intreated him not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/parallel/acts/21-12.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=7040" 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 Visits Philip the Evangelist</a> …11Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’ ” 12<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <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/191.htm" title="191: ēkousamen (V-AIA-1P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">we heard</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmeis (PPro-N1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">we</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">the people</a> <a href="/greek/1786.htm" title="1786: entopioi (Adj-NMP) -- Belonging to the place, native, resident; subst: a citizen. From en and topos; a resident.">there</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parekaloumen (V-IIA-1P) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">pleaded with</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/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: anabainein (V-PNA) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">to go up</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2419.htm" title="2419: Ierousalēm (N-AFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.">Jerusalem.</a> 13Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”…<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="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21-23</a> From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. / Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. “Far be it from You, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to You!” / But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me. For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Luke 9:51-53</a> As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. / He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. / But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem. <a href="/john/11-8.htm">John 11:8-16</a> “Rabbi,” they replied, “the Jews just tried to stone You, and You are going back there?” / Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? If anyone walks in the daytime, he will not stumble, because he sees by the light of this world. / But if anyone walks at night, he will stumble, because he has no light.” ... <a href="/john/13-37.htm">John 13:37-38</a> “Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.” / “Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times. <a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10-11</a> Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Romans 15:30-31</a> Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. / Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there, <a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8-11</a> We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, ... <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Philippians 1:20-24</a> I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. / For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. / But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. ... <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6-8</a> For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1-3</a> Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. / Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. <a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1-14</a> Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. / “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” / So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. ... <a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Exodus 4:10-14</a> “Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.” / And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? / Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">1 Samuel 20:1-3</a> Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What is my iniquity? How have I sinned against your father, that he wants to take my life?” / “Far from it!” Jonathan replied. “You will not die. Indeed, my father does nothing, great or small, without telling me. So why would he hide this matter from me? This cannot be true!” / But David again vowed, “Your father knows very well that I have found favor in your eyes, and he has said, ‘Jonathan must not know of this, or he will be grieved.’ As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, there is but a step between me and death.” <a href="/1_kings/19-1.htm">1 Kings 19:1-4</a> Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. / So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” / And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, ... <a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10-13</a> Later, I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his house. He said: “Let us meet at the house of God inside the temple. Let us shut the temple doors because they are coming to kill you—by night they are coming to kill you!” / But I replied, “Should a man like me run away? Should one like me go into the temple to save his own life? I will not go!” / I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had uttered this prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, sought him not to go up to Jerusalem.besought.<a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Acts 21:4</a> And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.<a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22</a> And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:<a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21-23</a> From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Begging</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Besought</a> <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Caesarea</a> <a href="/acts/7-19.htm">Entreated</a> <a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/luke/19-2.htm">Local</a> <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/2-40.htm">Pleaded</a> <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Request</a> <a href="/acts/19-17.htm">Residents</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/acts/21-6.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Begging</a> <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Besought</a> <a href="/acts/21-16.htm">Caesarea</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Entreated</a> <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/matthew/10-17.htm">Local</a> <a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/romans/11-2.htm">Pleaded</a> <a href="/acts/21-39.htm">Request</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-45.htm">Residents</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/acts/22-9.htm">Words</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When we heard this This phrase indicates the presence of a group, including the author, traditionally understood to be Luke. The "we" suggests that Luke was an eyewitness to these events. The context is a warning given by the prophet Agabus about the dangers awaiting Paul in Jerusalem. This reflects the early Christian practice of prophecy and the communal nature of decision-making in the early church.we and the people there The "we" includes Paul's companions, likely a mix of Jewish and Gentile believers, highlighting the diverse nature of the early church. "The people there" refers to the local believers in Caesarea, where Paul was staying. This city was a significant Roman port and administrative center, reflecting the spread of Christianity into major urban areas.pleaded with Paul The act of pleading shows the deep concern and affection the believers had for Paul. It also reflects the communal aspect of early Christian life, where decisions were often made collectively. This mirrors other instances in Acts where the community plays a role in decision-making, such as the Jerusalem Council in <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a>.not to go up to Jerusalem Jerusalem was the center of Jewish religious life and the location of the temple. For Paul, going to Jerusalem was significant both spiritually and strategically, as he sought to bring a collection for the impoverished believers there. However, it was also a place of potential danger, as Paul was aware of the hostility he might face from Jewish leaders. This echoes Jesus' own journey to Jerusalem, where He faced opposition and ultimately crucifixion, drawing a parallel between Paul's mission and Christ's sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is determined to go to Jerusalem despite warnings of danger. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Fellow believers and companions of Paul who are concerned for his safety. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where Paul is headed, despite the prophecy of his impending suffering there. 4. <a href="/topical/a/agabus.htm">Agabus</a> A prophet who had earlier warned Paul of the dangers awaiting him in Jerusalem (<a href="/acts/21-10.htm">Acts 21:10-11</a>). 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_caesarea.htm">The Church in Caesarea</a> The local body of believers who, along with Paul's companions, urge him not to go to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a> Paul exemplifies the courage to follow God's call, even when it leads to personal suffering. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's plan, even when it involves trials. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy_and_discernment.htm">The Role of Prophecy and Discernment</a> Agabus' prophecy serves as a warning, not a prohibition. Christians should seek discernment to understand God's will, balancing prophetic insights with personal conviction. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> The plea from the disciples highlights the importance of community in the Christian journey. Believers should support one another, offering counsel and prayer, while respecting individual callings. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_mission.htm">Commitment to God's Mission</a> Paul's unwavering commitment to his mission challenges believers to prioritize God's purposes over personal safety or comfort.<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_does_acts_contradict_paul's_letters.htm">Why does Acts contradict Paul's letters in key details, such as his visits to Jerusalem?</a> <a href="/q/does_paul's_ritual_conflict_with_faith_alone.htm">Acts 21:17-26 - Does Paul's participation in Jewish purification rituals conflict with the New Testament teaching on salvation by faith alone?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_cleanse_the_temple_same_day.htm">Did Jesus cleanse the temple the same day he entered Jerusalem? Yes (Matthew 21:12) or No, he waited until the next day (Mark 11:1-17)?</a> <a href="/q/was_luke_21_20-24_written_post-event.htm">In Luke 21:20-24, was Jesus prophesying the destruction of Jerusalem before it happened, or was this written after the fact?</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>(12) Both we, and they of that place . . .--For the first time the courage even of the Apostle's companions began to fail, and St. Luke admits that he himself had joined in the entreaty. Could not they, who were less known, and therefore in less danger, go up without him, pay over the fund that had been collected among the Gentiles to St. James and the elders, and return to him at Caesarea? "They of that place" would of course include Philip and his daughters, and possibly, if he were still there, Cornelius and his friends, or, at any rate, those of the latter who were still residing in the city. They besought him, it will be noted, even with tears.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - They of that place; οἱ ἐντόπιοι, a word found only here in the New Testament, and not found in the LXX. or the Apocrypha, but good classical Greek (for the sentiment, see ver. 4). <a href="/commentaries/acts/21-12.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. we heard ἠκούσαμεν (ēkousamen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. this, ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the [people] 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. there ἐντόπιοι (entopioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1786.htm">Strong's 1786: </a> Belonging to the place, native, resident; subst: a citizen. From en and topos; a resident. pleaded with παρεκαλοῦμεν (parekaloumen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. [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. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. to go up ἀναβαίνειν (anabainein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem. Ἰερουσαλήμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2419.htm">Strong's 2419: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/21-12.htm">Acts 21:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/21-12.htm">Acts 21:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/21-12.htm">Acts 21:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/21-12.htm">Acts 21:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/21-12.htm">Acts 21:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/21-12.htm">Acts 21:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/21-12.htm">Acts 21:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/21-12.htm">Acts 21:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/21-12.htm">Acts 21:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/21-12.htm">Acts 21:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/21-12.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 21:12 When we heard these things both we (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/21-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 21:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 21:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/21-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 21:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 21:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>