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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
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Simplified Cowboy Version
Acts 21:12
When we heard this, we all began telling Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When we heard this, both we and the local people pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we heard this, both we and the local people pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem.
King James Version (1611)
And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place, besought him not to goe vp to Hierusalem.
And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place, besought him not to goe vp to Hierusalem.
King James Version
And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
English Standard Version
When we heard this, we and the people there urged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we heard this, we and the people there urged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
New American Standard Bible
When we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem.
New Century Version
When we all heard this, we and the people there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
When we all heard this, we and the people there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
Amplified Bible
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.
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.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Legacy Standard Bible
And when we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem.
And when we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Berean Standard Bible
When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
Contemporary English Version
After Agabus said this, we and the followers living there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
After Agabus said this, we and the followers living there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
Complete Jewish Bible
When we heard this, both we and the people there begged him not to go up to Yerushalayim;
When we heard this, both we and the people there begged him not to go up to Yerushalayim;
Darby Translation
And when we heard these things, both we and those of the place besought [him] not to go up to Jerusalem.
And when we heard these things, both we and those of the place besought [him] not to go up to Jerusalem.
Easy-to-Read Version
When we heard this, we and the other followers there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
When we heard this, we and the other followers there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when we had heard these things, both we and other of the same place besought him that he would not go vp to Hierusalem.
And when we had heard these things, both we and other of the same place besought him that he would not go vp to Hierusalem.
George Lamsa Translation
And when we had heard these words, both we and the natives of the place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
And when we had heard these words, both we and the natives of the place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Good News Translation
When we heard this, we and the others there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
When we heard this, we and the others there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
Lexham English Bible
And when we heard these things, both we and the local residents urged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
And when we heard these things, both we and the local residents urged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Literal Translation
And when we heard these things, both we and those of the place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
And when we heard these things, both we and those of the place begged 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.
And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Bible in Basic English
And hearing these things, we and those who were living in that place made request to him not to go to Jerusalem.
And hearing these things, we and those who were living in that place made request to him not to go to Jerusalem.
Hebrew Names Version
When we heard these things, both we and they of that place begged him not to go up to Yerushalayim.
When we heard these things, both we and they of that place begged him not to go up to Yerushalayim.
International Standard Version
When we heard this, we and the people who lived there begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we heard this, we and the people who lived there begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Etheridge Translation
And when we heard these words, we and the sons of the place entreated of him not to go unto Urishlem.
And when we heard these words, we and the sons of the place entreated of him not to go unto Urishlem.
Murdock Translation
And when we heard these words, we and the residents of the place begged of him, that he would not go to Jerusalem.
And when we heard these words, we and the residents of the place begged of him, that he would not go to Jerusalem.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when we hearde these thynges, both we and other whiche were of the same place, besought him that he would not go vp to Hierusalem.
And when we hearde these thynges, both we and other whiche were of the same place, besought him that he would not go vp to Hierusalem.
English Revised Version
And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
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 they of that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we heard these things, both we and they of that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And when we heard these things, both we, and they of the place, besought him, not to go up to Jerusalem.
And when we heard these things, both we, and they of the place, besought him, not to go up to Jerusalem.
Weymouth's New Testament
As soon as we heard these words, both we and the brethren at Caesarea entreated Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
As soon as we heard these words, both we and the brethren at Caesarea entreated Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Which thing whanne we herden, we preieden, and thei that weren of that place, that he schulde not go vp to Jerusalem.
Which thing whanne we herden, we preieden, and thei that weren of that place, that he schulde not go vp to Jerusalem.
Update Bible Version
And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place implored him not to go up to Jerusalem.
And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place implored him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
New English Translation
When we heard this, both we and the local people begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we heard this, both we and the local people begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
New King James Version
Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem.
New Living Translation
When we heard this, we and the local believers all begged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem.
When we heard this, we and the local believers all begged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem.
New Life Bible
When we heard this, we and all the people living there begged Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we heard this, we and all the people living there begged Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
New Revised Standard
When we heard this, we and the people there urged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we heard this, we and the people there urged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when we heard these things, both, we, and they of the place began beseeching him, not to go up unto Jerusalem.
And, when we heard these things, both, we, and they of the place began beseeching him, not to go up unto Jerusalem.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Which when we had heard, both we and they that were of that place desired him that he would not go up to Jerusalem.
Which when we had heard, both we and they that were of that place desired him that he would not go up to Jerusalem.
Revised Standard Version
When we heard this, we and the people there begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we heard this, we and the people there begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
When we hearde this both we and other of the same place besought him that he wolde not goo vp to Ierusalem.
When we hearde this both we and other of the same place besought him that he wolde not goo vp to Ierusalem.
Young's Literal Translation
And when we heard these things, we called upon [him] -- both we, and those of that place -- not to go up to Jerusalem,
And when we heard these things, we called upon [him] -- both we, and those of that place -- not to go up to Jerusalem,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Whan we herhe this, both we and they that were of the same place, besoughte him, that he wolde not go vp to Ierusalem.
Whan we herhe this, both we and they that were of the same place, besoughte him, that he wolde not go vp to Ierusalem.
Mace New Testament (1729)
upon hearing this, we and some of the city intreated him not to go to Jerusalem.
upon hearing this, we and some of the city intreated him not to go to Jerusalem.
THE MESSAGE
When we heard that, we and everyone there that day begged Paul not to be stubborn and persist in going to Jerusalem. But Paul wouldn't budge: "Why all this hysteria? Why do you insist on making a scene and making it even harder for me? You're looking at this backward. The issue in Jerusalem is not what they do to me, whether arrest or murder, but what the Master Jesus does through my obedience. Can't you see that?"
When we heard that, we and everyone there that day begged Paul not to be stubborn and persist in going to Jerusalem. But Paul wouldn't budge: "Why all this hysteria? Why do you insist on making a scene and making it even harder for me? You're looking at this backward. The issue in Jerusalem is not what they do to me, whether arrest or murder, but what the Master Jesus does through my obedience. Can't you see that?"
Contextual Overview
8We reached Caesarea the following day and stayed with Philip the Evangelist, who was one of "the Seven."
9He had four virgin daughters who also spoke the word of the Lord.
10We stayed with Philip a few days and then a prophet named Agabus rode up from Judea.
11He walked right up to Paul, took Paul's belt, and made a noose out of it while placing it over his head. With the leather noose around his neck, he said, "Listen to what the Holy Spirit has to say. 'This is the fate of the owner of this belt when he gets to Jerusalem. They are going to sort him out and hand him over to the mavericks.'"
12When we heard this, we all began telling Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
13Paul smiled and shook his head saying, "Why are y'all making this worse for me? I'm ready for whatever they dish out, even if it's death. It's not about what they can do to me. It's about what God will do through me that matters."
14When it was clear Paul wouldn't change his mind, we gave in and said, "The Lord do with you as he will."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
besought: Acts 21:4, Acts 20:22, Matthew 16:21-23
Reciprocal: John 11:8 - the Jews Acts 19:31 - desiring
Cross-References
Hebrews 11:18
Abe knew God had promised him that through Isaac he would have descendants.
Abe knew God had promised him that through Isaac he would have descendants.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when we heard these things,.... These prophecies, concerning the binding of the apostle by the Jews, and the delivery of him to the Romans, and saw the symbolical representations of these things:
both we; the companions of the apostle, Luke and the rest:
and they of that place; of Caesarea, Philip and his daughters, and the disciples that lived there:
besought him not to go up to Jerusalem; which was an instance of weakness in them, though an expression of their affection to the apostle; in the disciples of Caesarea it might arise from pure love to him, and a concern for his safety, and the continuance of his useful life; and in his companions it might be owing partly to their sincere love to him, and partly to the fear of danger which they themselves might conclude they should be exposed to; and this request was made with tears, as is evident from what follows.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 21:12. Besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. — For they all understood the prophecy to be conditional and contingent; and that it was in Paul's power to turn the scale.
