Acts 21:35

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

When he came to the steps, Paul had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob,

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  • Gen 6:11-12 : 11 The earth was ruined in the sight of God; the earth was filled with violence. 12 God saw the earth, and indeed it was ruined, for all living creatures on the earth were sinful.
  • Ps 55:9 : 9 Confuse them, O Lord! Frustrate their plans! For I see violence and conflict in the city.
  • Ps 58:2 : 2 No! You plan how to do what is unjust; you deal out violence in the earth.
  • Jer 23:10 : 10 For the land is full of people unfaithful to him. They live wicked lives and they misuse their power. So the land is dried up because it is under his curse. The pastures in the wilderness are withered.
  • Hab 1:2-3 : 2 How long, LORD, must I cry for help? But you do not listen! I call out to you,“Violence!” But you do not deliver! 3 Why do you force me to witness injustice? Why do you put up with wrongdoing? Destruction and violence confront me; conflict is present and one must endure strife.
  • Acts 21:40 : 40 When the commanding officer had given him permission, Paul stood on the steps and gestured to the people with his hand. When they had become silent, he addressed them in Aramaic,

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