Now Jesus was born in Bethlehem [a small town] in Judea during the time when Herod [the Great] was king [of Judea]. About that time some astrologer/sages from the east [i.e., Persia] came to Jerusalem, saying,
Acts 21:10 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) As we waited there for a number of days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judæa a certain prophet, named Agabus. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition While we were remaining there for some time, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. American Standard Version (1901) And as we tarried there some days, there came down from Judæa a certain prophet, named Agabus. Common English Bible After staying there for several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. Catholic Public Domain Version And while we were delayed for some days, a certain prophet from Judea, named Agabus, arrived. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And as we tarried there for some days, there came from Judea a certain prophet, named Agabus. |
Now Jesus was born in Bethlehem [a small town] in Judea during the time when Herod [the Great] was king [of Judea]. About that time some astrologer/sages from the east [i.e., Persia] came to Jerusalem, saying,
One of them, a man named Agabus, stood up and indicated by [the direction of] the Holy Spirit that there was going to be a severe worldwide famine, which [actually] took place during the time that Claudius ruled.
For Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus so he would not have to spend any time in [the province of] Asia, because he was hurrying to get to Jerusalem in time for the Day of Pentecost, if at all possible.
When we located the disciples [there] we stayed [with them] for seven days. They advised Paul, through [inspired revelations from] the Holy Spirit, not [even] to set foot in Jerusalem.
When we completed our voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais and greeted the brothers there, then stayed with them for a day.