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Acts 23

Acts 23:31

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

Modern
So the soldiers followed their orders and brought Paul by night to Antipatris.
Traditional
Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris.
Literal
Therefore indeed the soldiers, according to that having been ordered them, having taken Paul, brought him to Antipatris by night.
Latin
Milites ergo secundum præceptum sibi assumentes Paulum, duxerunt per noctem in Antipatridem.

Original

Greek
English
So the soldiers followed their orders and brought Paul by night to Antipatris.

Notes

Acts 23:31

Antipatris was a city rebuilt by Herod the Great in 9 BC on the Plain of Sharon. It served as a strategic military control point between Jerusalem and Caesarea.

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

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Places

Antipatris: A city where Paul was taken during his transfer to Caesarea

Glossary

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

Topics

Antipatris: A City in Samaria Armies: March in Ranks: Escort Duty Performed By 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 Modern Samaria: Cities of, Mentioned in Scripture: Antipatris Paul is Escorted to Caesarea by a Military Guard Soldiers: Perform Escort Duty