Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 21

Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 21

1. And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:
2. And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard and set forth.
3. Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
4. And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
5. And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
6. And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.
7. And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.
8. And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
9. And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
10. And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
11. And when he came unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
12. And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
13. Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem in the name of the Lord Jesus.
14. And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
15. And after those days we took up our carriages and went up to Jerusalem.
16. There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
17. And when we came to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
18. And the day following Paul went in with us unto James, and all the elders were present.
19. And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.
20. And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:
21. And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.
22. What is it, therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.
23. Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;
24. Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
25. As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication.
26. Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
27. And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,
28. Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
29. (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
30. And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut
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.
32. Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
33. Then the chief captain came near and took him, commanded him to be bound with two chains, and demanded who he was, and what he had done
34. And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.
35. And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people.
36. For the multitude of people followed after, crying, Away with him.
37. And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?
38. Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?
39. But Paul said, 1 am a man which is a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.
40. And when he had given him a licence, Paul stood on the stairs and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,

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Chapter 21 – Multiple Choice  Questions

Question 1. “And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth. Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: For there the ship was to unlade her burden. And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days….” What do these disciples tell Paul? (Acts 21:4)

1. That he has been summoned to Jerusalem
2. They have converts who need to be baptized
3. That he shouldn’t go to Jerusalem
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 3. That he shouldn’t go to Jerusalem

Question 2. “And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea…” Where do they stay in Caesarea? (Acts 21:8)

1. At Philip’s house
2. At Silas1 mother’s house
3. At John Mark’s house
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. At Philip’s house

“And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: And we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.” (21:8)

Acts 21 Paul’s Journey And Arrival In Jerusalem

Question 3. “And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus. And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet….” What does Agabus prophecy? (Acts 21:11)

1. That Paul will preach before the Roman emperor
2. Paul will next travel to Asia to preach the gospel
3. That Paul will be torn apart by lions
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And when he came unto us, he took Paul’s girdle and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, “So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles……(21:11)

Question 4. How do the disciples react? (Acts 21:12)

1. They all decide that if Paul is to be taken, they will all be taken
2. They all decide that they will not let Paul get taken without a fight
3. They all decide that they will go ahead with Paul to Jerusalem, to speak to the authorities on his behalf
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.” (21:12)

Question 5. What is Paul’s reaction to what the disciples say? (Acts 21:13)

1. He agrees to not go to Jerusalem for the time being
2. He decides to pray and to seek direction from the Lord
3. He leaves for Jerusalem in the middle of the night, afraid that the disciples will try to stop him
4. None of the above

Answer: 4. None of the above

“Then Paul answered, ’What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.’” (21:13)

Question 6. “And after those days we took up our carriages and went up to Jerusalem. There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge. And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. And the day following Paul went in with us unto James, and all the elders were present/’ What happens next? (Acts 21:19)

1. Paul tells them about his missionary experiences among the Gentiles
2. James tells Paul that he is in danger and that they need to get him out of Jerusalem
3. The elders chastise Paul for having spent so much time with the Gentiles
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. Paul tells them about his missionary experiences among the Gentiles

“And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.” (21:19)

Question 7. What does James tell Paul are the rumours about Paul? (Acts 21:20-21)

1. He teaches the Jews living outside Jerusalem, among the Gentiles, to disregard the Law of Moses
2. That Paul has forced the Jews living outside Jerusalem, among the Gentiles, to live according to the Law of Moses
3. That Paul has forced the Gentiles to live according to the Law of Moses
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. He teaches the Jews living outside Jerusalem, among the Gentiles, to disregard the Law of Moses

“And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, ‘Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law: And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.’” (21:20-21)

Acts 21 The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Paul’s Journey

Question 8. What do James and the elders ask Paul to do? (Acts 21:22-24)

1. To teach the Gentiles to follow the Law of Moses
2. To leave Jerusalem before an uproar is created
3. To do something to allay the concerns of Jerusalem’s Jewish Christians
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 3. To do something to allay the concerns of Jerusalem’s Jewish Christians

“What is it therefore? The multitude must needs come together: For they will hear that thou art come. Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them; they take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: And all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law. ” (21:22-24)

Question 9. “Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.” What happens next? (Acts 21:27-28)

1. Paul leaves Jerusalem
2. The Jewish Christians in Jerusalem are satisfied
3. The Jewish Christians in Jerusalem are still not satisfied
4. None of the above

Answer: 4. None of the above

“And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him, crying out, ‘Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place: And further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.” (21: 27-28)

Question 10. “And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: And they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: And forthwith the doors were shut.” What happens next to Paul? (Acts 21:31-34)

1. He is killed by the Jews
2. He is saved from the Jews by Roman soldiers
3. He escapes from the Jews
4. None of the above

Answer: 2. He is saved from the Jews by Roman soldiers

“And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: And when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul. Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains, and demanded who he was, and what he had done. And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: And when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.” (21:31-34)

Question 11. What is the first thing that Paul asks of the chief captain of the Roman guard? (Acts 21:35-37)

1. Paul asks him to release him
2. Paul asks him if he can speak to him
3. Paul asks him if he can be sent to Rome for trial
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 2. Paul asks him if he can speak to him

“And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people. For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, ‘Away with him.’ And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, ‘May I speak unto thee?”1 (21:35-37)

Question 12. What is the chief captain’s response? (Acts 21:37-38)

1. He refuses to speak to him
2. He is unable to understand him since Paul is speaking in Aramaic
3. He confuses Paul with someone else
4. He finds a translator to translate what Paul is saying
5. All of the above
6. None of the above

Answer: 3. He confuses Paul with someone else

Question 13. What is Paul’s response to the chief captain’s suggestion that he is the Egyptian rabble-rouser? (Acts 21:39)

1. He says that he is a Jew of Tarsus
2. He laughs at the chief captain’s suggestion
3. He refuses to respond to the chief captain
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. He says that he is a Jew of Tarsus

“But Paul said, 11 am a man which is a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city.,..'” (21:39)

Question 14. What does Paul ask next? {Acts 21:39)

1. He asks permission to speak to the people
2. He asks to be released
3. He asks to be sent to Caesar for trial
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. He asks permission to speak to the people

“I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.” (21:39)

Acts 21 Paul’S Commitment To The Jewish Law

Question 15. “And when he had given him a licence, Paul stood on the stairs and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them….” In which language does Paul speak to the people? (Acts 21:40)

1. Greek
2. Egyptian
3. Latin
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And when he had given him a licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue….” (21:40)