Acts 21:39 — Paul said, “I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia (Mersin Province, Turkey), a citi… — AMP | maBible
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39 Paul said, “I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia (Mersin Province, Turkey), a citizen of no insignificant city; and I beg you, allow me to speak to the people.”
Passage themes
His Jewish origins — I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus
The province of Cilicia — a city in Cilicia
Citizenship rights — a citizen of no mean city
Asking to speak — suffer me to speak unto the people
Notes and references
A major city located at the crossing of several ancient trade routes, Tarsus (Tarsos, Tarsisi) was also known for its literary schools which rivaled those located in Athens and Alexandria.
Events in this chapter
21 — Arrestation de Paul à Jérusalem
About this book
Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc