Keraia
Acts 23

Acts 23:33

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

Modern
When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him.
Traditional
Who, when they came to Cesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him.
Literal
…those having entered into Caesarea and having delivered the letter to the governor, also presented Paul to him.
Latin
Qui cum venissent Cæsaream, et tradidissent epistolam præsidi, statuerunt ante illum et Paulum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him.

Notes

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)

Events

People

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

Places

Caesarea: Coastal city, center of Roman rule in Judea

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 Philip Philippians, Letter to the Procurator

Topics

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 Paul is Escorted to Caesarea by a Military Guard Soldiers: Perform Escort Duty