The Mob in the Temple: Acts 21:27-36; 22:22-29

When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple.

Paul had come to Jerusalem. He had agreed to purification rites, demonstrating his respect for Jewish custom. But Jews from Asia—from Ephesus, where Paul had ministered for years—recognized him.

They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, shouting, Fellow Israelites, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and our law and this place.

The accusation shouted. Against our people. Against our law. Against this place—the temple itself. The charges were false but effective. The crowd responded.