Translations
Modern
The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.
Traditional
On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.
Literal
And on the next day, desiring to know for certain why he is accused by the Jews, he unbound him and he commanded the chief priests and all the Council to assemble. And having brought down Paul, he set him among them.
Latin
Postera autem die volens scire diligentius qua ex causa accusaretur a Judæis, solvit eum, et jussit sacerdotes convenire, et omne concilium: et producens Paulum, statuit inter illos.
Original
Greek
English
The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Paul (Saul) The Jewish High Council Preaching to a Tough Crowd
Events
- Paul goes before the Councilc. AD 54
People
Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles
Glossary
Topics
Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Claudius Lysius: A Roman Military officer Paul is Brought Before the Sanhedrin; his Defense Paul is Confined in the Fortress Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Paul Brought Before Trial: The Right of