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◄ Acts 22:23►

New International Version
As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air,

New Living Translation
They yelled, threw off their coats, and tossed handfuls of dust into the air.

English Standard Version
And as they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air,

Berean Standard Bible
As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,

Berean Literal Bible
And they were crying out and casting off the garments and throwing dust into the air.

King James Bible
And as they cried out, and cast offtheir clothes, and threw dust into the air,

New King James Version
Then, as they cried out and tore offtheir clothes and threw dust into the air,

New American Standard Bible
And as they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,

NASB 1995
And as they were crying out and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,

NASB 1977
And as they were crying out and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,

Legacy Standard Bible
And as they were crying out and throwing off their garments and tossing dust into the air,

Amplified Bible
And as they were shouting and throwing off their coats [getting ready to stone Paul] and tossing dust into the air [expressing their anger],

Christian Standard Bible
As they were yelling and flinging aside their garments and throwing dust into the air,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As they were yelling and flinging aside their robes and throwing dust into the air,

American Standard Version
And as they cried out, and threw off their garments, and cast dust into the air,

Contemporary English Version
They kept shouting. They waved their clothes around and threw dust into the air.

English Revised Version
And as they cried out, and threw off their garments, and cast dust into the air,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The mob was yelling, taking off their coats, and throwing dirt into the air.

Good News Translation
They were screaming, waving their clothes, and throwing dust up in the air.

International Standard Version
While they were yelling, tossing their coats around, and throwing dirt into the air,

NET Bible
While they were screaming and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust in the air,

New Heart English Bible
As they yelled, and threw off their cloaks, and threw dust into the air,

Webster's Bible Translation
And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,

Weymouth New Testament
And when they continued their furious shouts, throwing their clothes into the air and flinging dust about,

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
As they were crying out and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,

World English Bible
As they cried out, threw off their cloaks, and threw dust into the air,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And they crying out and casting up their garments, and throwing dust into the air,

Berean Literal Bible
And they were crying out and casting off the garments and throwing dust into the air.

Young's Literal Translation
And they crying out and casting up their garments, and throwing dust into the air,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they vociferating, and casting garments away, and throwing a cloud of dust into the air,

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And as they cried out and threw off their garments, and cast dust into the air,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And while they were shouting, and tossing aside their garments, and casting dust into the air,

New American Bible
And as they were yelling and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air,

New Revised Standard Version
And while they were shouting, throwing off their cloaks, and tossing dust into the air,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And as they cried out and cast off their robes, and threw dust into the air,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And as they were yelling and throwing off their garments and were casting up dust toward the sky,

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And as they were crying out, and tossing off their clothes, and throwing dust into the air,

Godbey New Testament
And they crying out, and rending their garments, and throwing dust into the air,

Haweis New Testament
So when they began raising a vast clamour, and stripping off their garments, and casting dust into the air,

Mace New Testament
thus they roar'd, and threw off their cloaks, and scatter'd dust in the air:

Weymouth New Testament
And when they continued their furious shouts, throwing their clothes into the air and flinging dust about,

Worrell New Testament
And, as they were crying out, and throwing offtheir garments, and casting dust into the air,

Worsley New Testament
And as they were bawling out, and throwingoff their clothes, and castingup dust into the air,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Paul the Roman Citizen
22The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!”23As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,24the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him.…

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Cross References

Acts 21:30-36
The whole city was stirred up, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut. / While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil. / Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. ...

Acts 16:22-24
The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods. / And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. / On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.

Acts 7:57-58
At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. / They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.

Acts 14:19
Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead.

Acts 19:29-32
Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia. / Paul wanted to go before the assembly, but the disciples would not allow him. / Even some of Paul’s friends who were officials of the province of Asia sent word to him, begging him not to venture into the theatre. ...

Acts 23:10
The dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks.

Acts 24:5-6
We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.

Acts 25:24
Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.

Acts 26:21
For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me.

Matthew 27:23-24
“Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” / When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”

Mark 15:13-14
And they shouted back, “Crucify Him!” / “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”

Luke 23:18-23
But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” / (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) / Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again, ...

John 19:15
At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.

2 Corinthians 11:25
Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea.

1 Thessalonians 2:14-15
For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews, / who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,

Treasury of Scripture

And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,

cast.

Acts 7:53
Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not keptit.

Acts 26:11
And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelledthem to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecutedthem even unto strange cities.

Ecclesiastes 10:3
Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom failethhim, and he saith to every onethat heis a fool.

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Acts 22

1.Paul declares how he was converted to the faith,
17.and called to his apostleship.
22.At the very mentioning of the Gentiles the people exclaim on him.
24.He would have been scourged;
25.but claiming the privilege of a Roman, he escapes.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

As they were shouting
The shouting of the crowd reflects the intense emotion and chaos surrounding Paul's situation. This reaction is reminiscent of other instances in the Bible where crowds react vehemently, such as during Jesus' trial (Matthew 27:22-23). The shouting signifies a collective outrage and a demand for action, often seen in mob mentality.

and throwing off their cloaks
Throwing off cloaks can symbolize preparation for action, possibly indicating readiness for violence or protest. In biblical times, cloaks were valuable garments, and discarding them could signify urgency or a willingness to sacrifice personal belongings for a cause. This act may also echo the fervor seen in2 Kings 9:13, where cloaks were spread under Jehu as a sign of allegiance.

and tossing dust into the air
Tossing dust is a gesture of extreme agitation or mourning, seen in other biblical contexts such asJob 2:12, where friends of Job express their grief. In this context, it underscores the crowd's anger and disapproval of Paul. This act can also be seen as a symbolic gesture of judgment or condemnation, reflecting the crowd's perception of Paul's actions as blasphemous or treasonous.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Paul
- The apostle who is giving his defense before the crowd in Jerusalem. He is a central figure in the early Christian church and a key missionary to the Gentiles.

2.The Crowd
- The Jewish audience in Jerusalem who are reacting violently to Paul's testimony, particularly his mention of being sent to the Gentiles.

3.Jerusalem
- The city where this event takes place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the early Christian church.

4.Roman Soldiers
- Present in the background, they are responsible for maintaining order and later intervene to protect Paul.

5.The Temple
- While not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the location where Paul was seized, and it holds significant religious importance.

Teaching Points

Understanding Hostility
The crowd's reaction to Paul highlights the deep-seated hostility that can arise when the gospel challenges cultural and religious norms. As believers, we should be prepared for opposition when sharing the gospel.

Cultural Sensitivity
Paul's experience reminds us of the importance of understanding cultural contexts when witnessing. While the message of the gospel remains unchanged, the approach may need to be adapted to effectively communicate with different audiences.

Faithfulness in Adversity
Despite the violent reaction, Paul remains steadfast in his mission. This teaches us the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in the face of adversity.

Divine Protection
The presence of Roman soldiers, though not directly mentioned in this verse, serves as a reminder of God's providential care and protection over His servants.

Symbolism of Dust
The act of tossing dust into the air can symbolize rejection and judgment. It serves as a reminder of the spiritual blindness and rejection that can occur when people resist the truth of the gospel.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Acts 22

What is the Bible's stance on gun control?

Why does God punish humanity for Adam's sin when they didn't personally commit it?

In Job 31:1-4, how can Job claim such purity given other scriptures teach no one is entirely sinless?

Acts 23:11 - How do we verify that Jesus actually appeared to Paul, rather than this being a subjective claim with no external corroboration?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(23)Cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air.--The latter gesture would seem to have been a natural relief, as with other Oriental nations, to the violence of uncontrolled passion. It may be, however, that the handfuls of dust were aimed at the Apostle as a sign of loathing (comp. Notes onActs 18:6;Matthew 10:14); and if we take the English version, the "casting off" their outer garments looked very much like preparing for the act of stoning, as inActs 7:58. The verb may, however, mean only that they "shook their garments," as St. Paul had done inActs 18:6, and so the two gestures might be parts of the same act. On the whole, the latter view seems the more probable.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 23.- Threw off their garments foreast off their clothes, A.V.;east forthrew, A.V.Threw off their garments. Either "wild signs of fury, gestures by which they gave to understand that they would gladly accomplish the cry, 'Away with him from the earth!'" (Lunge), tokens of applause and consent at the sentiment of the cry (see the passages quoted by Kuinoel,Τὴν ἐσθῆταἀνασείων ἐκρότει τὸν Προαιρέσιον "The proconsul applauded Proairesius the rhetorician by shaking his purple robe," Eunapius, 'Life of the Emperor Julian;' "The whole theatre raved together, and leaped, and shouted, and threw off their garments (τὰς ἐσθῆτας ἀπεῥῤίπτουν)," Lucian, ' De Salt,'); or (so Meyer) signifying that they were ready to stone the culprit (see ver. 20).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

[As]
τε(te)
Conjunction
Strong's 5037:And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.

they
αὐτῶν(autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

were shouting
Κραυγαζόντων(Kraugazontōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2905:To cry aloud, shout, exclaim. From krauge; to clamor.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

throwing off
ῥιπτούντων(rhiptountōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 4495:To throw off or away, cast, hurl. From a derivative of rhipto; to toss up.

[their]
τὰ(ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

cloaks
ἱμάτια(himatia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2440:A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

tossing
βαλλόντων(ballontōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 906:(a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.

dust
κονιορτὸν(koniorton)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2868:Dust. From the base of koniao and ornumi; pulverulence.

into
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὸν(ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

air,
ἀέρα(aera)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 109:Air, the lower air we breathe. From aemi; 'air'.

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