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Lexham English Bible
Acts 21:29
(For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, whom they thought that Paul had brought into the temple.)
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Christian Standard Bible®
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
King James Version (1611)
(For they had seene before with him in the citie, Trophimus an Ephesian, whome they supposed that Paul had brought into the Temple.)
(For they had seene before with him in the citie, Trophimus an Ephesian, whome they supposed that Paul had brought into the Temple.)
King James Version
(For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
(For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
English Standard Version
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
New American Standard Bible
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, and they thought that Paul had brought him into the temple.
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, and they thought that Paul had brought him into the temple.
New Century Version
(They said this because they had seen Trophimus, a man from Ephesus, with Paul in Jerusalem. They thought that Paul had brought him into the Temple.)
(They said this because they had seen Trophimus, a man from Ephesus, with Paul in Jerusalem. They thought that Paul had brought him into the Temple.)
Amplified Bible
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with Paul, and they assumed that he had brought the man into the temple [beyond the court of the Gentiles].
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with Paul, and they assumed that he had brought the man into the temple [beyond the court of the Gentiles].
New American Standard Bible (1995)
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
Legacy Standard Bible
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
Berean Standard Bible
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
Contemporary English Version
Some of them thought that Paul had brought Trophimus from Ephesus into the temple, because they had seen them together in the city.
Some of them thought that Paul had brought Trophimus from Ephesus into the temple, because they had seen them together in the city.
Complete Jewish Bible
(They had previously seen Trophimus from Ephesus in the city with him and assumed that Sha'ul had brought him into the Temple.)
(They had previously seen Trophimus from Ephesus in the city with him and assumed that Sha'ul had brought him into the Temple.)
Darby Translation
For they had before seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.
For they had before seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.
Easy-to-Read Version
(The Jews said this because they had seen Trophimus with Paul in Jerusalem. Trophimus was a man from Ephesus. The Jews thought that Paul had taken him into the holy area of the Temple.)
(The Jews said this because they had seen Trophimus with Paul in Jerusalem. Trophimus was a man from Ephesus. The Jews thought that Paul had taken him into the holy area of the Temple.)
Geneva Bible (1587)
For they had seene before Trophimus an Ephesian with him in the citie, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the Temple.
For they had seene before Trophimus an Ephesian with him in the citie, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the Temple.
George Lamsa Translation
For they had previously seen Troph''imus, the E-phe''sian, with him in the city, and they thought he had entered into the temple with Paul.
For they had previously seen Troph''imus, the E-phe''sian, with him in the city, and they thought he had entered into the temple with Paul.
Good News Translation
(They said this because they had seen Trophimus from Ephesus with Paul in the city, and they thought that Paul had taken him into the Temple.)
(They said this because they had seen Trophimus from Ephesus with Paul in the city, and they thought that Paul had taken him into the Temple.)
Literal Translation
For they had before seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, whom they supposed that Paul brought into the temple.
For they had before seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, whom they supposed that Paul 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.
For they had before seen with him in the city Trophimus the Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.
Bible in Basic English
For they had seen him before in the town with Trophimus of Ephesus, and had the idea that Paul had taken him with him into the Temple.
For they had seen him before in the town with Trophimus of Ephesus, and had the idea that Paul had taken him with him into the Temple.
Hebrew Names Version
For they had seen Trophimus, the Ephesian, with him in the city, and they supposed that Sha'ul had brought him into the temple.
For they had seen Trophimus, the Ephesian, with him in the city, and they supposed that Sha'ul had brought him into the temple.
International Standard Version
For they had earlier seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him and had supposed that Paul had taken him into the temple.Acts 20:4;">[xr]
For they had earlier seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him and had supposed that Paul had taken him into the temple.Acts 20:4;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
For they had before seen with him Trophimus the Ephesian in the city, and supposed that with Paulos he had entered the temple.
For they had before seen with him Trophimus the Ephesian in the city, and supposed that with Paulos he had entered the temple.
Murdock Translation
For they had previously seen with him in the city Trophimus the Ephesian; and they supposed, that he had entered the temple with Paul.
For they had previously seen with him in the city Trophimus the Ephesian; and they supposed, that he had entered the temple with Paul.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For they had seene before with hym in the citie Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.
For they had seene before with hym in the citie Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.
English Revised Version
For they had before seen with him in the city Trophimus the Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.
For they had before seen with him in the city Trophimus the 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.
For they had seen Trophimus, the Ephesian, with him in the city, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
For they had before seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, whom they supposed Paul had brought into the temple.
For they had before seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, whom they supposed Paul had brought into the temple.
Weymouth's New Testament
(For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and imagined that Paul had brought him into the Temple.)
(For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and imagined that Paul had brought him into the Temple.)
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For thei seyen Trofimus of Effesi in the citee with hym, whom thei gessiden that Poul hadde brouyt in to the temple.
For thei seyen Trofimus of Effesi in the citee with hym, whom thei gessiden that Poul hadde brouyt in to the temple.
Update Bible Version
For they had before seen with him in the city Trophimus the Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.
For they had before seen with him in the city Trophimus the Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.
Webster's Bible Translation
(For they had seen before with him in the city, Trophimus, an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
(For they had seen before with him in the city, Trophimus, an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
New English Translation
(For they had seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him previously, and they assumed Paul had brought him into the inner temple courts.)
(For they had seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him previously, and they assumed Paul had brought him into the inner temple courts.)
New King James Version
(For they had previously [fn] seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
(For they had previously [fn] seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
New Living Translation
(For earlier that day they had seen him in the city with Trophimus, a Gentile from Ephesus, and they assumed Paul had taken him into the Temple.)
(For earlier that day they had seen him in the city with Trophimus, a Gentile from Ephesus, and they assumed Paul had taken him into the Temple.)
New Life Bible
They had seen him before in the city with Trophimus who was from the city of Ephesus. They thought Paul had brought him into the house of God also.
They had seen him before in the city with Trophimus who was from the city of Ephesus. They thought Paul had brought him into the house of God also.
New Revised Standard
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For they had before seen Trophimus, the Ephesian, in the city along with him, whom they were supposing, Paul, had brought, into the temple.
For they had before seen Trophimus, the Ephesian, in the city along with him, whom they were supposing, Paul, had brought, into the temple.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(For they had seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him. whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
(For they had seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him. whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
Revised Standard Version
For they had previously seen Troph'imus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
For they had previously seen Troph'imus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
For they sawe one Trophimus an Ephesian with him in the cyte. Him they supposed Paul had brought into the teple.
For they sawe one Trophimus an Ephesian with him in the cyte. Him they supposed Paul had brought into the teple.
Young's Literal Translation
for they had seen before Trophimus, the Ephesian, in the city with him, whom they were supposing that Paul brought into the temple.
for they had seen before Trophimus, the Ephesian, in the city with him, whom they were supposing that Paul brought into the temple.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
For they had sene Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the cite, him they thoughte yt Paul had broughte in to the temple.
For they had sene Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the cite, him they thoughte yt Paul had broughte in to the temple.
Mace New Testament (1729)
(for having seen Trophimus an Ephesian with him in the city, they imagin'd Paul had conducted him into the temple.)
(for having seen Trophimus an Ephesian with him in the city, they imagin'd Paul had conducted him into the temple.)
Simplified Cowboy Version
They said this because one time in Ephesus they saw him with a Gentile and had just assumed he had brought him to the main church.
They said this because one time in Ephesus they saw him with a Gentile and had just assumed he had brought him to the main church.
Contextual Overview
27 But when the seven days were about to be completed, the Jews from Asia who had seen him in the temple courts stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him, 28 shouting, "Israelite men, help! This is the man who is teaching everyone everywhere against the people and the law and this place! And furthermore he also brought Greeks into the temple, and has defiled this holy place!" 29 (For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, whom they thought that Paul had brought into the temple.) 30 And the whole city was stirred up, and the people came running together, and they seized Paul and dragged him outside of the temple courts, and immediately the doors were shut. 31 And as they were seeking to kill him, a report came up to the military tribune of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion. 32 He immediately took along soldiers and centurions and ran down to them. And when they saw the military tribune and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. 33 Then the military tribune came up and arrested him and ordered him to be bound with two chains, and inquired who he was and what it was that he had done. 34 But some in the crowd were shouting one thing and others another, and because he was not able to find out the truth on account of the commotion, he gave orders to bring him into the barracks. 35 And when he came to the steps, it happened that he had to be carried by the soldiers on account of the violence of the crowd, 36 for the crowd of people was following them, shouting, "Away with him!"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Trophimus: Acts 20:4, 2 Timothy 4:20
Reciprocal: Nehemiah 13:7 - in preparing
Cross-References
Genesis 33:8
And he said, "What do you mean by all this company that I have met?" Then he said, "To find favor in the eyes of my lord."
And he said, "What do you mean by all this company that I have met?" Then he said, "To find favor in the eyes of my lord."
Exodus 12:26
And when your children say to you, ‘What is this religious custom for you?'
And when your children say to you, ‘What is this religious custom for you?'
1 Samuel 15:14
But Samuel said, "Then what is this bleating of the sheep that I hear in my ears and the lowing of the cattle that I am hearing?"
But Samuel said, "Then what is this bleating of the sheep that I hear in my ears and the lowing of the cattle that I am hearing?"
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For they had seen before with him in the city,.... Not of Ephesus, but of Jerusalem:
Trophimus an Ephesian; the same that is mentioned in Acts 20:4 whom these Jews of Asia, and who very probably were inhabitants of Ephesus, knew very well to be a Gentile:
whom they supposed Paul had brought into the temple; for seeing him walk with the apostle very familiarly through the streets of Jerusalem, they concluded from thence, that he took him with him into the temple, which was a very rash and ill grounded conclusion; and which shows the malignity and virulence of their minds, and how ready they were to make use of any opportunity, and take up any occasion against him, even a bare surmise, and which had no show of probability in it; for it can never be thought, that while Paul was using methods to remove the prejudices of the Jews against him, he should take such a step as this, to introduce a Gentile into the holy place, which he knew was unlawful, and would greatly irritate and provoke them.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
In the city - In Jerusalem. As he was with Paul, it was inferred that he would attend him everywhere.
Trophimus - He had accompanied Paul on his way from Ephesus, Acts 20:4.
Whom they supposed ... - This is a most striking illustration of the manner in which accusations are often brought against others. They had seen him with Paul in the city; they inferred, therefore, that he had been with him in the temple. They did not even pretend that they had seen him in the temple; but the inference was enough to inflame the angry and excitable passions of the multitude. So in the accusations which people now often make of others. They see one thing, they infer another; they could testify to one thing, but they conclude that another thing will also be true, and that other thing they charge on them as the truth. If people would state facts as they are, no small part of the slanderous accusations against others would cease. An end would be made of the most of the charges of falsehood, error, heresy, dishonesty, double-dealing, and immorality. If a statement is made, it should be of the thing as it was. If we attempt to say what a man has done, it should not be what we suppose he has done. If we attempt to state what he believes, it should not be what we suppose he believes.
