Parallel Verses English Standard Version Up to this word they listened to him. Then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth! For he should not be allowed to live.” King James Bible And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. American Standard Version And they gave him audience unto this word; and they lifted up their voice, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. Douay-Rheims Bible And they heard him until this word, and then lifted up their voice, saying: Away with such an one from the earth; for it is not fit that he should live. English Revised Version And they gave him audience unto this word; and they lifted up their voice, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. Webster's Bible Translation And they gave him audience to this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a man from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. Weymouth New Testament Until they heard this last statement the people listened to Paul, but now with a roar of disapproval they cried out, "Away with such a fellow from the earth! He ought not to be allowed to live." Acts 22:22 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesThey gave him audience (ἤκουον) The imperfect. Up to this word they were listening. Lifted up their voice, etc "Then began one of the most odious and despicable spectacles which the world can witness, the spectacle of an oriental mob, hideous with impotent rage, howling, yelling, cursing, gnashing their teeth, flinging about their arms, waving and tossing their blue and red robes, casting dust into the air by handfuls, with all the furious gesticulations of an uncontrolled fanaticism" (Farrar). Hackett cites Sir John Chardin ("Travels into Persia and the East Indies") as saying that it is common for the peasants in Persia, when they have a complaint to lay before their governors, to repair to them by hundreds or a thousand at once. They place themselves near the gate of the palace, where they suppose they are most likely to be seen and heard, and there set up a horrid outcry, rend their garments, and throw dust into the air, at the same time demanding justice. Compare 2 Samuel 16:13. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Away. Acts 21:36 For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him. Luke 23:18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas: for. Cross References Acts 21:36 for the mob of the people followed, crying out, "Away with him!" Acts 25:24 And Festus said, "King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the whole Jewish people petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. 1 Thessalonians 2:16 by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved--so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But wrath has come upon them at last! Jump to Previous Allowed Audience Cried Crowd Disapproval Earth Far Fellow Fit Heard Hearing Lifted Ought Paul Raised Rid Right Roar Statement Voice Voices WordJump to Next Allowed Audience Cried Crowd Disapproval Earth Far Fellow Fit Heard Hearing Lifted Ought Paul Raised Rid Right Roar Statement Voice Voices WordLinks Acts 22:22 NIVActs 22:22 NLT Acts 22:22 ESV Acts 22:22 NASB Acts 22:22 KJV Acts 22:22 Bible Apps Acts 22:22 Biblia Paralela Acts 22:22 Chinese Bible Acts 22:22 French Bible Acts 22:22 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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