And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people.
When they got to the steps, the crowd was so wild and violent that the soldiers literally had to carry him to keep him safe.
Sometimes the people protecting you have to physically lift you above the chaos.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul had returned to Jerusalem after his third missionary journey and was falsely accused by Jewish leaders of bringing Gentiles into the temple, which incited a furious mob against him. This led to a violent riot that threatened Paul's life, prompting Roman soldiers to arrest him and take him into custody for protection. As they moved him toward the barracks, the crowd's aggression was so overwhelming that the soldiers had to carry him up the stairs to ensure his safety.
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