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Acts 23

Acts 23:24

Paul Sent to Felix · Acts 23:23–35
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Translations

Modern
Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”
Traditional
And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.
Literal
…and provide mounts so that, having set Paul upon them, they might bring him safely to Felix the governor,”
Latin
…et jumenta præparate ut imponentes Paulum, salvum perducerent ad Felicem præsidem.

Original

Greek
English
Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”

Notes

Acts 23:24

Antonius Felix was the governor of Judea from about AD 52 to 59. He was in charge of both military and civil matters. Felix had a bad reputation and was eventually called back to Rome by Emperor Nero (see 24:24–27).

Acts 23:23–35

A large group riding horses safely brought Paul to the Roman governor Felix in Caesarea, the Roman headquarters for Judea. Paul would have more protection there than in Jerusalem. The soldiers carried out the mission that night with great care and secrecy (23:31).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Persecution

Events

People

Felix: Roman governor of Judea; heard Paul's case Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Claudius Lysias Courts and Trials Felix, Antonius Governor History of Israel Letter to the Ephesians Paul the Apostle Procurator Travel

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Escort Duty Performed By Caesarea by Roman Soldiers to be Tried by Felix Caesarea: The Home of Felix Change of Venue: Granted Paul Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Claudius Lysius: Sends Paul to Felix Felix: Paul Tried Before Jerusalem: Roman Government Transferred From, to Caesarea Paul is Escorted to Caesarea by a Military Guard The Roman Empire: Allusions to Judicial Affairs of Accused Person Protected from Popular Violence The Roman Empire: Allusions to Military Affairs of Different Military officers