31 While they were trying to kill him, news reached the commander of the Roman troops that the whole city of Jerusalem was in an uproar.

Other Translations of Acts 21:31

King James Version

31 And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

English Standard Version

31 And as they were seeking to kill him, word came to the tribune of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

The Message

31 As they were trying to kill him, word came to the captain of the guard, "A riot! The whole city's boiling over!"

New King James Version

31 Now as they were seeking to kill him, news came to the commander of the garrison that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

New Living Translation

31 As they were trying to kill him, word reached the commander of the Roman regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 21:31

Commentary on Acts 21:27-40

(Read Acts 21:27-40)

In the temple, where Paul should have been protected as in a place of safety, he was violently set upon. They falsely charged him with ill doctrine and ill practice against the Mosaic ceremonies. It is no new thing for those who mean honestly and act regularly, to have things laid to their charge which they know not and never thought of. It is common for the wise and good to have that charged against them by malicious people, with which they thought to have obliged them. God often makes those a protection to his people, who have no affection to them, but only have compassion for sufferers, and regard to the public peace. And here see what false, mistaken notions of good people and good ministers, many run away with. But God seasonably interposes for the safety of his servants, from wicked and unreasonable men; and gives them opportunities to speak for themselves, to plead for the Redeemer, and to spread abroad his glorious gospel.