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Some shouted one thing, 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.
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The Chaos of the Crowd
Commentators note the mob's irrational fury. Like the riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:32), the crowd shouted different accusations, united only in their desire for Paul's death. John Calvin describes this as a "devilish madness" disguised as holy zeal, a stark warning against being swept up in baseless, collective rage.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Into the castle. The castle or tower of Antonia, where the guard was kept.
See Barnes on Acts 21:31.
Compare to Acts 23:10, …
Some shouting one thing, some another (αλλο αλλο τ επεφωνουν). Same idiom of αλλο αλλο as in 19:32 which see. The imperfect of επι…
19th Century
Anglican
Some cried one thing, some another.—We note the parallelism with the similar confused clamor at Ephesus ([Reference Acts …
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The commander formally arrested Paul and ordered him bound with two chains. Undoubtedly he considered him a criminal and was prepared to treat him …
16th Century
Protestant
Some cried one thing, and some another. The madness of the raging people betrays itself on all sides. They make horrible outcries, some of…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And some cried one thing, and some another, among the multitude For though they agreed to beat him, and even to kill him,…
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