Acts 21:39

Easy To Read Version

Paul said, “No, I am a Jewish man from Tarsus. Tarsus is in the country of Cilicia. I am a citizen of that important city. Please, let me speak to the people.”

Cross References

Acts 15:23

The group sent the letter with these men. The letter said:

Acts 15:41

Paul and Silas went through the countries of Syria and Cilicia, helping the churches {\cf2\super [326]} grow stronger.

Acts 16:37

But Paul said to the soldiers, “Your leaders did not prove that we did wrong. But they beat us in front of the people and put us in jail. We are Roman citizens, {\cf2\super [342]} \{so we have rights\}. Now the leaders want to make us go quietly. No! The leaders must come and bring us out!”

Acts 21:37

The soldiers were ready to take Paul into the army building. But Paul spoke to the commander. Paul asked, “Do I have the right to say something to you?”

Acts 22:3

“I am a Jew. I was born in Tarsus in the country of Cilicia. I grew up in this city (Jerusalem). I was a student of Gamaliel. {\cf2\super [434]} He carefully taught me everything about the law of our fathers. {\cf2\super [435]} I was very serious about serving God, the same as all of you here today.

Acts 23:27

The Jews had taken this man (Paul), and they planned to kill him. But I learned that he is a Roman citizen, {\cf2\super [460]} so I went with my soldiers and saved him.

Acts 23:34

The governor read the letter. Then he asked Paul, “What country are you from?” The governor learned that Paul was from Cilicia.

Acts 6:9

But some Jews came and argued with Stephen. These Jews were from a synagogue. {\cf2\super [115]} It was called a synagogue for Libertines. {\cf2\super [116]} (This synagogue was also for Jews from Cyrene, and for Jews from Alexandria.) Jews from Cilicia and Asia {\cf2\super [117]} were with them. They all came and argued with Stephen.

Acts 9:11

The Lord said to Ananias, “Get up and go to the street called Straight Street. Find the house of Judas. {\cf2\super [187]} Ask for a man named Saul from the city of Tarsus. He is there now, praying.

Acts 9:30

When the brothers (believers) learned about this, they took Saul to the city of Caesarea. From Caesarea they sent Saul to the city of Tarsus.

1 Peter 3:15

But you should keep the Lord Christ holy in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every person who asks you to explain about the hope you have.