Acts 21:36

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

لأَنَّ جُمهورَ الشَّعبِ كان يَتبَعُه ويَصيح: «أَعدِمْه!».

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Acts, a large crowd is following someone and shouting to remove him. This happened in the context of Paul's journey and his interactions with different groups.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you were playing hide-and-seek, and another kid found you but didn't want you on their team. They might say, 'Away with him!' But in this story from Acts, a lot of people are saying it to someone they don’t like.

Historical Background

The Book of Acts was written by Luke around the year AD 60-80 for early Christians. It describes Paul's journey and his interactions with different groups, reflecting tensions between Jews and Romans in that era.

Living It Out Today

This verse reminds us of situations where mobs can turn against someone unfairly. Think about times when you might have seen a group pressure someone to do something they don’t want to do or even bully them.

Topics

• love
• peace
• forgiveness
• judgment
• mob mentality
• justice

Related Verses

• Exodus 20:13
• Matthew 5:43-45
• John 8:7
• Romans 12:21
• 1 Peter 2:23

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Away with him' mean?

'Away with him' means to get rid of someone or send them away, often used when a crowd doesn't want that person around anymore.

Who was the crowd shouting at?

The crowd was likely shouting at Paul, who is traveling in Jerusalem and facing opposition from some groups there.

What can we learn about forgiveness from this verse?

While not directly about forgiveness, it shows how people can act out of fear or misunderstanding. Forgiveness can help diffuse such tensions by addressing the root issues.

How should Christians respond to mob mentality?

Christians are called to love and forgive their enemies (Matthew 5:43-45), so in situations like this, it's important to stay calm and seek peaceful resolutions rather than joining the crowd.