Acts 21:1
American King James And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course to Coos, and the day following to Rhodes, and from there to Patara:
American Standard Version And when it came to pass that were parted from them and had set sail, we came with a straight course unto Cos, and the next day unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:
King James And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:
World English Bible When we had departed from them and had set sail, we came with a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.
Acts 21:2
American King James And finding a ship sailing over to Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.
American Standard Version and having found a ship crossing over unto Phoenicia, we went aboard, and set sail.
King James And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.
World English Bible Having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail.
Acts 21:3
American King James Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
American Standard Version And when we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
King James Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
World English Bible When we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed to Syria and landed at Tyre, for the ship was there to unload her cargo.
Acts 21:4
American King James And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
American Standard Version And having found the disciples, we tarried there seven days: and these said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not set foot in Jerusalem.
King James And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
World English Bible Having found disciples, we stayed there seven days. These said to Paul through the Spirit that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
Acts 21:5
American King James And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
American Standard Version And when it came to pass that we had accomplished the days, we departed and went on our journey; and they all, with wives and children, brought us on our way till we were out of the city: and kneeling down on the beach, we prayed, and bade each other farewell;
King James And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
World English Bible When those days were over, we departed and went on our journey. They all, with wives and children, brought us on our way until we were out of the city. Kneeling down on the beach, we prayed.
Acts 21:6
American King James And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.
American Standard Version and we went on board the ship, but they returned home again.
King James And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.
World English Bible After saying goodbye to each other, we went on board the ship, and they returned home again.
Acts 21:7
American King James And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brothers, and stayed with them one day.
American Standard Version And when we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais; and we saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.
King James And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.
World English Bible When we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais. We greeted the brothers and stayed with them one day.
Acts 21:8
American King James And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came to Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and stayed with him.
American Standard Version And on the morrow we departed, and came unto Caesarea: and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we abode with him.
King James And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
World English Bible On the next day, we who were Paul’s companions departed and came to Caesarea. We entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him.
Acts 21:9
American King James And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
American Standard Version Now this man had four virgin daughters, who prophesied.
King James And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
World English Bible Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied.
Acts 21:10
American King James And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
American Standard Version And as we tarried there some days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
King James And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
World English Bible As we stayed there some days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Acts 21:11
American King James And when he was come to us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus said the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that ownes this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
American Standard Version And coming to us, and taking Paul's girdle, he bound his own feet and hands, and said, Thus saith the Holy Spirit, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
King James And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
World English Bible Coming to us and taking Paul’s belt, he bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘So the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt, and will deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’”
Acts 21:12
American King James And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, sought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
American Standard Version And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
King James And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
World English Bible When we heard these things, both we and the people of that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Acts 21:13
American King James Then Paul answered, What mean you to weep and to break my heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
American Standard Version Then Paul answered, What do ye, weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
King James Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
World English Bible Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Acts 21:14
American King James And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
American Standard Version And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
King James And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
World English Bible When he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, “The Lord’s will be done.”
Acts 21:15
American King James And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.
American Standard Version And after these days we took up our baggage and went up to Jerusalem.
King James And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.
World English Bible After these days we took up our baggage and went up to Jerusalem.
Acts 21:16
American King James There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
American Standard Version And there went with us also `certain' of the disciples from Caesarea, bringing `with them' one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we should lodge.
King James There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
World English Bible Some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us, bringing one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we would stay.
Acts 21:17
American King James And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
American Standard Version And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
King James And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
World English Bible When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
Acts 21:18
American King James And the day following Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.
American Standard Version And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.
King James And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.
World English Bible The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.
Acts 21:19
American King James And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had worked among the Gentiles by his ministry.
American Standard Version And when he had saluted them, he rehearsed one by one the things which God had wrought among the Gentiles through his ministry.
King James And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.
World English Bible When he had greeted them, he reported one by one the things which God had worked among the Gentiles through his ministry.
Acts 21:20
American King James And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said to him, You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:
American Standard Version And they, when they heard it, glorified God; and they said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of them that have believed; and they are all zealous for the law:
King James And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:
World English Bible They, when they heard it, glorified God. They said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law.
Acts 21:21
American King James And they are informed of you, that you teach all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.
American Standard Version and they have been informed concerning thee, that thou teachest all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children neither to walk after the customs.
King James And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.
World English Bible They have been informed about you, that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children and not to walk after the customs.
Acts 21:22
American King James What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that you are come.
American Standard Version What is it therefore? They will certainly hear that thou art come.
King James What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.
World English Bible What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.
Acts 21:23
American King James Do therefore this that we say to you: We have four men which have a vow on them;
American Standard Version Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men that have a vow on them;
King James Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;
World English Bible Therefore do what we tell you. We have four men who have taken a vow.
Acts 21:24
American King James Them take, and purify yourself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning you, are nothing; but that you yourself also walk orderly, and keep the law.
American Standard Version these take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges for them, that they may shave their heads: and all shall know that there is no truth in the things whereof they have been informed concerning thee; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, keeping the law.
King James Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
World English Bible Take them and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses for them, that they may shave their heads. Then all will know that there is no truth in the things that they have been informed about you, but that you yourself also walk keeping the law.
Acts 21:25
American King James As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication.
American Standard Version But as touching the Gentiles that have believed, we wrote, giving judgment that they should keep themselves from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from fornication.
King James As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication.
World English Bible But concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written our decision that they should observe no such thing, except that they should keep themselves from food offered to idols, from blood, from strangled things, and from sexual immorality.”
Acts 21:26
American King James Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
American Standard Version Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them went into the temple, declaring the fulfilment of the days of purification, until the offering was offered for every one of them.
King James Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
World English Bible Then Paul took the men, and the next day purified himself and went with them into the temple, declaring the fulfillment of the days of purification, until the offering was offered for every one of them.
Acts 21:27
American King James 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,
American Standard Version 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,
King James 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,
World English Bible 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,
Acts 21:28
American King James 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.
American Standard Version crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man that teacheth all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place; and moreover he brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath defiled this holy place.
King James Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
World English Bible crying out, “Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place. Moreover, he also brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place!”
Acts 21:29
American King James (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
American Standard Version For they had before seen with him in the city Trophimus the Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.
King James (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
World English Bible For they had seen Trophimus the Ephesian, with him in the city, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
Acts 21:30
American King James And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and immediately the doors were shut.
American Standard Version And all the city was moved, and the people ran together; and they laid hold on Paul, and dragged him out of the temple: and straightway the doors were shut.
King James And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.
World English Bible All the city was moved and the people ran together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple. Immediately the doors were shut.
Acts 21:31
American King James And as they went about to kill him, tidings came to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
American Standard Version And as they were seeking to kill him, tidings came up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion.
King James And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
World English Bible As they were trying to kill him, news came up to the commanding officer of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
Acts 21:32
American King James Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
American Standard Version And forthwith he took soldiers and centurions, and ran down upon them: and they, when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, left off beating Paul.
King James Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
World English Bible Immediately he took soldiers and centurions and ran down to them. They, when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, stopped beating Paul.
Acts 21:33
American King James 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.
American Standard Version Then the chief captain came near, and laid hold on him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and inquired who he was, and what he had done.
King James 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.
World English Bible Then the commanding officer came near, arrested him, commanded him to be bound with two chains, and inquired who he was and what he had done.
Acts 21:34
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And some shouted one thing, some another, among the crowd: and when he could not know the certainty for the uproar, he commanded him to be brought into the castle.
King James 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.
World English Bible Some shouted one thing and some another, among the crowd. When he couldn’t find out the truth because of the noise, he commanded him to be brought into the barracks.
Acts 21:35
American King James And when he came on the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people.
American Standard Version And when he came upon the stairs, so it was that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the crowd;
King James And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people.
World English Bible When he came to the stairs, he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd;
Acts 21:36
American King James For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.
American Standard Version for the multitude of the people followed after, crying out, Away with him.
King James For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.
World English Bible for the multitude of the people followed after, crying out, “Away with him!”
Acts 21:37
American King James And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said to the chief captain, May I speak to you? Who said, Can you speak Greek?
American Standard Version And as Paul was about to be brought into the castle, he saith unto the chief captain, May I say something unto thee? And he said, Dost thou know Greek?
King James 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?
World English Bible As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he asked the commanding officer, “May I speak to you?” He said, “Do you know Greek?
Acts 21:38
American King James Are not you that Egyptian, which before these days made an uproar, and led out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?
American Standard Version Art thou not then the Egyptian, who before these days stirred up to sedition and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins?
King James Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?
World English Bible Aren’t you then the Egyptian who before these days stirred up to sedition and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins?”
Acts 21:39
American King James 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 you, suffer me to speak to the people.
American Standard Version But Paul said, I am a Jew, of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and I beseech thee, give me leave to speak unto the people.
King James 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.
World English Bible But Paul said, “I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. I beg you, allow me to speak to the people.”
Acts 21:40
American King James And when he had given him license, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand to the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,
American Standard Version And when he had given him leave, Paul, standing on the stairs, beckoned with the hand unto the people; and when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew language, saying,
King James And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,
World English Bible When he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the stairs, beckoned with his hand to the people. When there was a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying,