Acts 21:40

Updated: June 3, 2025
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When he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the stairs, beckoned with his hand to the people. When there was a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying,
World English Bible (WEB)
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KJV with Strongs
(40) Now when he'd given permission, Paul stood upon the stairs motioning to the people with his hand and a great hushed silence happened. He spoke to them in the Hebrew-Aramaic dialect, saying...
The F.O.G
[40] Receiving permission, Paul stood on the steps. When he motioned with his hand, a dramatic silence fell over the crowd. He began addressing them in Aramaic, their heart language, ready to share his testimony of God's transforming grace.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And he having given him leave, Paul having stood upon the stairs, did beckon with the hand to the people, and there having been a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew dialect, saying:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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