Acts 21:37-40

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Paul Speaks to the Crowd

37 As the soldiers were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” “Do you speak Greek?” he replied. 38 “Aren’t you the Egyptian who started a revolt and led four thousand terrorists out into the wilderness some time ago?” 39 Paul answered, “I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people.” 40 After receiving the commander’s permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic :

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

21:37, 38 By speaking in Greek, Paul showed that he was a cultured, educated man and not just a common rebel starting riots in the streets. The language grabbed the commander's attention and gave Paul protection and the opportunity to give his defense.

21:37, 38 The historian Josephus wrote of an Egyptian who led a revolt of 4,000 people in Jerusalem in A.D. 54 and then disappeared. The commander assumed that Paul was this rebel.

21:40-22:2 Paul was probably speaking in Aramaic, the common language among Palestinian Jews. He used Aramaic not only to communicate in the language of his listeners, but also to show that he was a devout Jew and had respect for the Jewish laws and customs. Paul spoke Greek to the Roman officials and Aramaic to the Jews. To minister to people most effectively, use their language.

A cliffhanger? What a way to end a chapter and make one read on to the next. It kinda reminds me of the latest twitter drop. It seems that God was purposely working for broad understanding of the coming message. You see, the language was important. The gathering of the crowd was important. And the quieting of the crowd occurred while their attention turned to Paul. He had the audience. Now what did he say? Well, you could read on for yourself. As for me, I will use this day in anticipation, developing patience, content in my trust that God is in control on this day too.

Our Lord and Savior, Thank You for Your perfect timing. We need patience. You give assurance of what is to come. We need the truth. You give us discernment. We need forgiveness and salvation. You gave us Yourself through Your teachings and sacrifice on the cross, Your resurrection, Your ascension, and Your promise--"I will not leave you as orphans. I will come back. (John 14)". We can wait, Lord, in faithfulness. Oh but Lord, we do look forward to that day. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Song: https://youtu.be/8iZ9Aj16_lc

Have a blessed day.

Acts 21:37-40

https://www.biblestudytools.com/acts/passage/?q=acts+21:37-40

Paul Speaks to the Crowd

37 As the soldiers were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” “Do you speak Greek?” he replied. 38 “Aren’t you the Egyptian who started a revolt and led four thousand terrorists out into the wilderness some time ago?” 39 Paul answered, “I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people.” 40 After receiving the commander’s permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic :

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

21:37, 38 By speaking in Greek, Paul showed that he was a cultured, educated man and not just a common rebel starting riots in the streets. The language grabbed the commander's attention and gave Paul protection and the opportunity to give his defense.

21:37, 38 The historian Josephus wrote of an Egyptian who led a revolt of 4,000 people in Jerusalem in A.D. 54 and then disappeared. The commander assumed that Paul was this rebel.

21:40-22:2 Paul was probably speaking in Aramaic, the common languageuage among Palestinian Jews. He used Aramaic not only to communicate in the language of his listeners, but also to show that he was a devout Jew and had respect for the Jewish laws and customs. Paul spoke Greek to the Roman officials and Aramaic to the Jews. To minister to people most effectively, use their language.

A cliffhanger? What a way to end a chapter and make one read on to the next. It kinda reminds me of the latest twitter drop. It seems that God was purposely working for broad understanding of the coming message. You see, the language was important. The gathering of the crowd was important. And the quieting of the crowd occurred while their attention turned to Paul. He had the audience. Now what did he say? Well, you could read on for yourself. As for me, I will use this day in anticipation, developing patience, content in my trust that God is in control on this day too.

Our Lord and Savior, Thank You for Your perfect timing. We need patience. You give assurance of what is to come. We need the truth. You give us discernment. We need forgiveness and salvation. You gave us Yourself through Your teachings and sacrifice on the cross, Your resurrection, Your ascension, and Your promise--"I will not leave you as orphans. I will come back. (John 14)". We can wait, Lord, in faithfulness. Oh but Lord, we do look forward to that day. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Song: https://youtu.be/8iZ9Aj16_lc

Have a blessed day.

Acts 21:37-40

https://www.biblestudytools.com/acts/passage/?q=acts+21:37-40

Paul Speaks to the Crowd

37 As the soldiers were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” “Do you speak Greek?” he replied. 38 “Aren’t you the Egyptian who started a revolt and led four thousand terrorists out into the wilderness some time ago?” 39 Paul answered, “I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people.” 40 After receiving the commander’s permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic :

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

21:37, 38 By speaking in Greek, Paul showed that he was a cultured, educated man and not just a common rebel starting riots in the streets. The language grabbed the commander's attention and gave Paul protection and the opportunity to give his defense.

21:37, 38 The historian Josephus wrote of an Egyptian who led a revolt of 4,000 people in Jerusalem in A.D. 54 and then disappeared. The commander assumed that Paul was this rebel.

21:40-22:2

A cliffhanger? What a way to end a chapter and make one read on to the next. It kinda reminds me of the latest twitter drop. It seems that God was purposely working for broad understanding of the coming message. You see, the language was important. The gathering of the crowd was important. And the quieting of the crowd occurred while their attention turned to Paul. He had the audience. Now what did he say? Well, you could read on for yourself. As for me, I will use this day in anticipation, developing patience, content in my trust that God is in control on this day too.

Our Lord and Savior, Thank You for Your perfect timing. We need patience. You give assurance of what is to come. We need the truth. You give us discernment. We need forgiveness and salvation. You gave us Yourself through Your teachings and sacrifice on the cross, Your resurrection, Your ascension, and Your promise--"I will not leave you as orphans. I will come back. (John 14)". We can wait, Lord, in faithfulness. Oh but Lord, we do look forward to that day. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Song: https://youtu.be/8iZ9Aj16_lc

Have a blessed day.

Acts 21:37-40

https://www.biblestudytools.com/acts/passage/?q=acts+21:37-40

Paul Speaks to the Crowd

37 As the soldiers were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” “Do you speak Greek?” he replied. 38 “Aren’t you the Egyptian who started a revolt and led four thousand terrorists out into the wilderness some time ago?” 39 Paul answered, “I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people.” 40 After receiving the commander’s permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic :

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

21:37, 38 By speaking in Greek, Paul showed that he was a cultured, educated man and not just a common rebel starting riots in the streets. The language grabbed the commander's attention and gave Paul protection and the opportunity to give his defense.

21:37, 38

21:40-22:2

A cliffhanger? What a way to end a chapter and make one read on to the next. It kinda reminds me of the latest twitter drop. It seems that God was purposely working for broad understanding of the coming message. You see, the language was important. The gathering of the crowd was important. And the quieting of the crowd occurred while their attention turned to Paul. He had the audience. Now what did he say? Well, you could read on for yourself. As for me, I will use this day in anticipation, developing patience, content in my trust that God is in control on this day too.

Our Lord and Savior, Thank You for Your perfect timing. We need patience. You give assurance of what is to come. We need the truth. You give us discernment. We need forgiveness and salvation. You gave us Yourself through Your teachings and sacrifice on the cross, Your resurrection, Your ascension, and Your promise--"I will not leave you as orphans. I will come back. (John 14)". We can wait, Lord, in faithfulness. Oh but Lord, we do look forward to that day. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Song: https://youtu.be/8iZ9Aj16_lc

Have a blessed day.

Acts 21:37-40

https://www.biblestudytools.com/acts/passage/?q=acts+21:37-40

Paul Speaks to the Crowd

37 As the soldiers were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” “Do you speak Greek?” he replied. 38 “Aren’t you the Egyptian who started a revolt and led four thousand terrorists out into the wilderness some time ago?” 39 Paul answered, “I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people.” 40 After receiving the commander’s permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic :

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

A cliffhanger? What a way to end a chapter and make one read on to the next. It kinda reminds me of the latest twitter drop. It seems that God was purposely working for broad understanding of the coming message. You see, the language was important. The gathering of the crowd was important. And the quieting of the crowd occurred while their attention turned to Paul. He had the audience. Now what did he say? Well, you could read on for yourself. As for me, I will use this day in anticipation, developing patience, content in my trust that God is in control on this day too.

Our Lord and Savior, Thank You for Your perfect timing. We need patience. You give assurance of what is to come. We need the truth. You give us discernment. We need forgiveness and salvation. You gave us Yourself through Your teachings and sacrifice on the cross, Your resurrection, Your ascension, and Your promise--"I will not leave you as orphans. I will come back. (John 14)". We can wait, Lord, in faithfulness. Oh but Lord, we do look forward to that day. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Song: https://youtu.be/8iZ9Aj16_lc

Have a blessed day.