Some Jews had arrived from Asia, and when they saw Paul they stirred up trouble. Clearly Paul's reputation has widespread, and also some Jews had a vehement dislike of him. Even though Paul was in the midst of observing a Jewish ritual, they accused him of being against the Law. They also assumed (without any evidence) of defiling the temple by allowing a Greek in. People will use all sorts of unfounded charges against Christians when it suits them.
The people quickly succumbed to the provocation and tried to kill Paul. Paul was saved only by the Roman soldiers intervening. Paul was arrested and placed in chains. Paul tried to explain, but the crowd was not the least bit interested.
The soldiers did not know who Paul was, assuming him to be an Egyptian, but were just trying to avoid trouble. Paul spoke to them and was given the right to speak to the crowd.
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