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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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 21:34
18th Century
Theologian
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, …
AT Robertson
On Acts 21:34
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 21:34
19th Century
Bishop
Some cried one thing, some another.—We note the parallelism with the similar confused clamor at Ephesus ([Reference Acts …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 21:34
The commander formally arrested Paul and ordered him bound with two chains. Undoubtedly he considered him a criminal and was prepared to treat him …
John Calvin
On Acts 21:34
16th Century
Theologian
Some cried one thing, and some another. The madness of the raging people betrays itself on all sides. They make horrible outcries, some of…
John Gill
On Acts 21:34
17th Century
Pastor
And some cried one thing, and some another, among the multitude For though they agreed to beat him, and even to kill him,…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 21:27–40
17th Century
Minister
In the temple, where Paul should have been protected as in a place of safety, he was violently attacked. They falsely charged him with false doctri…