31While they were intent on killing him, a report came up to the commander of the Roman21:31 Normally 600 men (the number varied)cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.
31While they were seeking to kill him, a report came up to the I.e. chiliarch, in command of one thousand troopscommander of the Roman cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.
31While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment21:31 Literally the commander of the cohort received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil.
31The people were trying to kill Paul. But news reached the commander of the Roman troops. He heard that people were making trouble in the whole city of Jerusalem.