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Acts 23

Acts 23:28

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

Modern
…and since I wanted to understand their charges against him, I brought him down to their Sanhedrin.
Traditional
And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council:
Literal
And resolving to know the charge on account of which they were accusing him, I brought him down to their Council,
Latin
Volensque scire causam quam objiciebant illi, deduxi eum in concilium eorum.

Original

Greek
English
…and since I wanted to understand their charges against him, I brought him down to their Sanhedrin.

Notes

Acts 23:26–30

  • The letter from Claudius Lysias to Governor Felix follows the common form of a Hellenistic letter (a standard Greek-style letter used in that time). It names the writer and the recipient, gives a greeting, and explains the main issue. However, it does not include a closing farewell (see study note on 15:29).

    The letter also summarizes the events leading up to it and explains the actions taken. It shows that the commander believed he had followed proper Roman legal procedures.

  • His Excellency: This title was often used for people with high social, political, or economic status (Luke 1:3).

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) The Jewish High Council Persecution

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Caesarea by Roman Soldiers to be Tried by Felix Change of Venue: Granted Paul Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Claudius Lysius: Sends Paul to Felix Felix: Paul Tried Before Letters: Claudius Lysias to Felix Paul is Escorted to Caesarea by a Military Guard