Paul Travels on to Jerusalem

¹ And it happened that after we tore ourselves away¹ from them, we put out to sea, and² running a straight course we came to Cos and on the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.

1. *Here the participle (“tore ourselves away”) has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style
2. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous infinitive (“put out to sea”) has been translated as a finite verb

² And finding a ship that was crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and¹ put out to sea.

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went aboard”) has been translated as a finite verb

³ And after we¹ sighted Cyprus and left it behind ⌞on the port side⌟,² we sailed to Syria and arrived at Tyre, because the ship was to unload its³ cargo there.

1. *Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“sighted”) which is understood as temporal
2. Literally “left”
3. *Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun

⁴ And we stayed there seven days after we¹ found the disciples, who kept telling Paul through the Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem.

1. *Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“found”) which is understood as temporal

⁵ And it happened that when our days were over, we departed and¹ went on our way, while² all of them accompanied us, together with their³ wives and children, as far as outside the city. And after⁴ falling to our knees on the beach and⁵ praying,

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“departed”) has been translated as a finite verb
2. *Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“accompanied”)
3. *The word “their” is not in the Greek text but is implied
4. *Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“falling to”) which is understood as temporal
5. *Here “and” is supplied to join this and the previous participle (“falling to”) in keeping with English style

⁶ we said farewell to one another and embarked in the ship, and they returned to their own homes.

⁷ And when¹ we had completed the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais. And after we² greeted the brothers, we stayed one day with them.

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had completed”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“greeted”) which is understood as temporal

⁸ And on the next day we departed and¹ came to Caesarea, and entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and² stayed with him.

1. *Here “and” is supplied to join this and the previous participle (“departed”) in keeping with English style
2. *Here “and” is supplied to join this and the previous participle (“was”) in keeping with English style

⁹ (⌞Now this man had⌟¹ four virgin daughters who prophesied.)

1. Literally “now to this man were”

¹⁰ And while we¹ were staying there² many days, a certain prophet ⌞named⌟³ Agabus came down from Judea.

1. *Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“were staying”)
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
3. Literally “by name”

¹¹ And he came to us and took Paul’s belt. Tying up his own feet and hands, he said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews in Jerusalem will tie up the man whose belt this is, and will deliver him¹ into the hands of the Gentiles.’ ”

1. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

¹² And when we heard these things, both we and the local residents urged him not to go up to Jerusalem.

¹³ Then Paul replied, “What are you doing weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be tied up, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus!”

¹⁴ And because¹ he would not be persuaded, we remained silent, saying, “The will of the Lord be done.”

1. *Here “because” is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle (“be persuaded”)

¹⁵ So after these days we got ready and¹ went up to Jerusalem.

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“got ready”) has been translated as a finite verb

¹⁶ And some of the disciples from Caesarea also traveled together with us, bringing us¹ to a certain Mnason of Cyprus, a disciple of long standing,² with whom we were to be entertained as guests.

1. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
2. Or perhaps “one of the original disciples”

Paul Visits the Leaders of the Jerusalem Church

¹⁷ And when¹ we came to Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“came”)

¹⁸ And on the next day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present.

¹⁹ And after¹ greeting them, he began to relate² ⌞one after the other⌟³ the things which God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.

1. *Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“greeting”) which is understood as temporal
2. *The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to relate”)
3. Literally “with respect to each one”

²⁰ And when¹ they heard this,² they began to glorify³ God. And they said to him, “You see, brother, how many ten thousands there are among the Jews who have believed, and they are all zealous adherents of the law.

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“heard”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
3. *The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to glorify”)

²¹ And they have been informed about you that you are teaching all the Jews who are among the Gentiles the abandonment of Moses, telling them not to circumcise their¹ children or to live according to our² customs.

1. *Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
2. Literally “according to the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun

²² What then ⌞is to be done⌟?¹ Doubtless they will all hear that you have come!

1. Literally “is it”

²³ Therefore do this that we tell you: ⌞we have⌟¹ four men who have taken a vow upon themselves.²

1. Literally “there are to us”
2. Some manuscripts have “on themselves”

²⁴ Take these men and¹ purify yourself along with them and ⌞pay their expenses⌟² so that they can shave their³ heads, and everyone will know that the things which they had been informed about you are nothing, but you yourself also agree with observing the law.

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“take”) has been translated as a finite verb
2. Literally “spend on them”
3. *Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun

²⁵ But concerning the Gentiles who have believed, we have written a letter after¹ deciding they should avoid food sacrificed to idols and blood and what has been strangled and sexual immorality.”

1. *Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“deciding”) which is understood as temporal

²⁶ Then Paul took along the men on the next day, and¹ after he² had purified himself together with them, he entered into the temple courts,³ announcing the completion of the days of purification until ⌞the time⌟⁴ the offering would be presented on behalf of each one of them.

1. *Here “and” has been supplied in keeping with English style
2. *Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had purified”) which is understood as temporal
3. *Here “courts” is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself
4. Literally “which time”

Paul Arrested in the Temple Courts

²⁷ But when the seven days were about to be completed, the Jews from Asia¹ who had seen him in the temple courts² stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him,

1. A reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor)
2. *Here “courts” is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself

²⁸ shouting, “Israelite men, help! This is the man who is teaching everyone everywhere against the people and the law and this place! And furthermore he also brought Greeks into the temple, and has defiled this holy place!”

²⁹ (For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, whom they thought that Paul had brought into the temple.)

³⁰ And the whole city was stirred up, and the people came running together, and they seized Paul and¹ dragged him outside of the temple courts,² and immediately the doors were shut.

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“seized”) has been translated as a finite verb
2. *Here “courts” is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself

³¹ And as they¹ were seeking to kill him, a report came up to the military tribune of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

1. *Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“were seeking”)

³² ⌞He⌟¹ immediately took along soldiers and centurions and² ran down to them. And when³ they saw the military tribune and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.

1. Literally “who”
2. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“took along”) has been translated as a finite verb
3. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal

³³ Then the military tribune came up and¹ arrested him and ordered him² to be bound with two chains, and inquired who he was and what it was that he had done.

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came up”) has been translated as a finite verb
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

³⁴ But some in the crowd were shouting one thing and others another, and because¹ he was not able to find out the truth on account of the commotion, he gave orders to bring him into the barracks.²

1. *Here “because” is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle (“able”)
2. Or “headquarters”

³⁵ And when he came to the steps, it happened that he had to be carried by the soldiers on account of the violence of the crowd,

³⁶ for the crowd of people was following them,¹ shouting, “Away with him!”

1. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

Paul Permitted to Address the Crowd

³⁷ And as he¹ was about to be brought into the barracks,² Paul said to the military tribune, “Is it permitted for me to say something to you?” And he said, “Do you know Greek?

1. *Here “as” is supplied as a component of the participle (“was about to”) which is understood as temporal
2. Or “headquarters”

³⁸ Then you are not the Egyptian who before these days raised a revolt and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins?”¹

1. Also known as the “Sicarii” from the Latin word “sicarius” = dagger, after the short dagger used to assassinate political opponents

³⁹ But Paul said, “I am a Jewish man from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no unimportant city. Now I ask you, allow me to speak to the people.”

⁴⁰ So when¹ he permitted him,² Paul, standing there on the steps, motioned with his³ hand to the people. And when there⁴ was a great silence, he addressed them⁵ in the Aramaic language, saying,

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“permitted”)
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
3. *Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
4. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was”)
5. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation