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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/23.htm">New International Version</a> The commander dismissed the young man with this warning: &#8220Don&#8217t tell anyone that you have reported this to me.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Don’t let anyone know you told me this,” the commander warned the young man. <a href="/esv/acts/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> So the tribune dismissed the young man, charging him, “Tell no one that you have informed me of these things.” <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So the commander dismissed the young man and instructed him, “Do not tell anyone that you have reported this to me.” <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So indeed the commander dismissed the young man, having instructed him, "Tell no one that you have reported these things to me." <a href="/kjv/acts/23.htm">King James Bible</a> So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast shewed these things to me. <a href="/nkjv/acts/23.htm">New King James Version</a> So the commander let the young man depart, and commanded him, “Tell no one that you have revealed these things to me.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the commander let the young man go, instructing him, “Tell no one that you have notified me of these things.” <a href="/nasb/acts/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> So the commander let the young man go, instructing him, &#8220Tell no one that you have notified me of these things.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore the commander let the young man go, instructing him, “Tell no one that you have notified me of these things.” <a href="/lsb/acts/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So the commander let the young man go, instructing him, “Tell no one that you have notified me of these things.” <a href="/amp/acts/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So the commander let the young man leave, instructing him, “Do not tell anyone that you have given me this information.” <a href="/csb/acts/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So the commander dismissed the young man and instructed him, “Don’t tell anyone that you have informed me about this.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So the commander dismissed the young man and instructed him, &#8220Don&#8217t tell anyone that you have informed me about this.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> So the chief captain let the young man go, charging him, Tell no man that thou hast signified these things to me. <a href="/cev/acts/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The commander sent the young man away after saying to him, "Don't let anyone know you told me this." <a href="/erv/acts/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> So the chief captain let the young man go, charging him, Tell no man that thou hast signified these things to me. <a href="/gwt/acts/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The officer dismissed the young man and ordered him not to tell this information to anyone else. <a href="/gnt/acts/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> The commander said, "Don't tell anyone that you have reported this to me." And he sent the young man away. <a href="/isv/acts/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> The tribune dismissed the young man and ordered him not to tell anyone that he had notified him. <a href="/msb/acts/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the commander dismissed the young man and instructed him, ?Do not tell anyone that you have reported this to me.? <a href="/net/acts/23.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the commanding officer sent the young man away, directing him, "Tell no one that you have reported these things to me." <a href="/nheb/acts/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So the commanding officer let the young man go, charging him, "Tell no one that you have revealed these things to me." <a href="/wbt/acts/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast shown these things to me. <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the Tribune sent the youth home, cautioning him. "Do not let any one know that you have given me this information," he said. <a href="/web/acts/23.htm">World English Bible</a> So the commanding officer let the young man go, charging him, “Tell no one that you have revealed these things to me.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The chief captain, then, indeed, let the young man go, having charged [him], “Tell no one that you have shown these things to me”; <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So indeed the commander dismissed the young man, having instructed him, "Tell no one that you have reported these things to me." <a href="/ylt/acts/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The chief captain, then, indeed, let the young man go, having charged him to tell no one, 'that these things thou didst shew unto me;' <a href="/slt/acts/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Truly then the captain of a thousand discharged the young man, having enjoined him, Tell none that thou hast shown these things to me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The tribune therefore dismissed the young man, charging him that he should tell no man, that he had made known these things unto him. <a href="/cpdv/acts/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And then the tribune dismissed the young man, instructing him not to tell anyone that he had made known these things to him. <a href="/nabre/acts/23.htm">New American Bible</a> As the commander dismissed the young man he directed him, “Tell no one that you gave me this information.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So the tribune dismissed the young man, ordering him, “Tell no one that you have informed me of this.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the captain dismissed the young man and charged him, Let no man know that you have informed me of these things. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the Chiliarch dismissed the youth as he commanded him: “Let no one know that you have shown me these things.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then the officer sent the young man away, with this charge: Tell no one that you have made these things known to me.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then indeed the chiliarch sent away the young man, having commanded him to Tell no one that you have revealed these things to me. <a href="/haweis/acts/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Hereupon the tribune dismissed the youth, with an injunction, not to mention it to any body that thou hast discovered these things to me. <a href="/mace/acts/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then the tribune dismiss'd the youth with this charge, don't tell any one, that you have given me this information. <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the Tribune sent the youth home, cautioning him. "Do not let any one know that you have given me this information," he said. <a href="/worrell/acts/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The chief captain, therefore, dismissed the young man, charging him, "Tell no one that you have shown these things to me," <a href="/worsley/acts/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then the tribune dismissed the young man, charging him, Tell no one that thou hast discovered these things to me. <a href="/parallel/acts/23-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=7881" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">The Plot to Kill Paul</a> …21Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.” 22<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5506.htm" title="5506: chiliarchos (N-NMS) -- A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers">commander</a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: apelyse (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">dismissed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3495.htm" title="3495: neaniskon (N-AMS) -- A young man, youth, an attendant. From the same as neanias; a youth.">young man</a> <a href="/greek/3853.htm" title="3853: parangeilas (V-APA-NMS) -- To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin.">and instructed him,</a> <a href="/greek/1583.htm" title="1583: eklalēsai (V-ANA) -- To speak out, disclose, divulge. From ek and laleo; to divulge.">“Do not tell</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: Mēdeni (Adj-DMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">anyone</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1718.htm" title="1718: enephanisas (V-AIA-2S) -- To make visible (manifest); hence: I report (inform) against; pass: I appear before. From emphanes; to exhibit or disclose.">you have reported</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: eme (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.”</a> 23Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/9-24.htm">Acts 9:24</a> but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3</a> to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30</a> 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. <a href="/acts/21-31.htm">Acts 21:31-32</a> While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil. / Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-13</a> When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. <a href="/acts/23-16.htm">Acts 23:16</a> But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul. <a href="/acts/23-24.htm">Acts 23:24</a> Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Acts 24:1-9</a> Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. / When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. / In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude. ... <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Acts 25:9-11</a> But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?” / Paul replied, “I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. / If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!” <a href="/acts/26-21.htm">Acts 26:21</a> For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me. <a href="/acts/27-42.htm">Acts 27:42-43</a> The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners so none of them could swim to freedom. / But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. <a href="/matthew/12-14.htm">Matthew 12:14</a> But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus. <a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a> So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">2 Corinthians 11:32-33</a> In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me. / But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, See you tell no man that you have showed these things to me.See.<a href="/joshua/2-14.htm">Joshua 2:14</a> And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.<a href="/mark/1-44.htm">Mark 1:44</a> And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Cautioned</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Charging</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Chiliarch</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/acts/22-21.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/acts/19-41.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/acts/21-16.htm">Home</a> <a href="/acts/23-17.htm">Information</a> <a href="/acts/21-24.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/luke/19-13.htm">Instructing</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Signified</a> <a href="/acts/17-32.htm">This</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Tribune</a> <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Utter</a> <a href="/acts/23-16.htm">Word</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Young</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/24-7.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Cautioned</a> <a href="/acts/23-29.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Charging</a> <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/24-7.htm">Chiliarch</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/joshua/24-28.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/romans/7-17.htm">Home</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Information</a> <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Instructing</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-11.htm">Signified</a> <a href="/acts/4-7.htm">This</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Tribune</a> <a href="/acts/26-25.htm">Utter</a> <a href="/acts/26-6.htm">Word</a> <a href="/romans/2-20.htm">Young</a> <a href="/acts/26-4.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 23</div>1. <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">As Paul pleads his cause,</a> 2. <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Ananias commands them to strike him.</a> 7. <a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Dissension among his accusers.</a> 11. <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">God encourages him.</a> 14. <a href="/acts/23-14.htm">The Jews' vow to kill Paul,</a> 20. <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">is declared unto the chief captain.</a> 27. <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">He sends him to Felix the governor.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So the commander dismissed the young man The commander in this context is Claudius Lysias, a Roman tribune responsible for maintaining order in Jerusalem. His role was crucial in the Roman military hierarchy, and his actions reflect the Roman emphasis on law and order. The young man is Paul's nephew, who had overheard a plot against Paul. This dismissal indicates the commander's decision to take the information seriously and act discreetly. The involvement of a young man highlights the unexpected ways God can use individuals to fulfill His purposes, reminiscent of other biblical figures like David or Samuel, who were called at a young age.and instructed him, The commander's instruction shows his authority and the seriousness of the situation. Roman military leaders were known for their strategic thinking and discipline. This instruction is a tactical move to protect Paul and maintain peace. It reflects the Roman practice of gathering intelligence and acting on it with precision. The commander's actions can be seen as part of God's providential care for Paul, ensuring his safety so he can continue his mission.“Do not tell anyone Secrecy was essential to prevent the plotters from discovering that their plan had been exposed. This instruction underscores the importance of confidentiality in matters of security and justice. In a broader biblical context, secrecy is sometimes necessary for the fulfillment of God's plans, as seen in the story of Rahab hiding the spies or Jesus instructing His disciples to keep certain revelations private until the right time.that you have reported this to me.” The commander's directive to keep the report confidential highlights the delicate nature of the situation. It reflects the Roman practice of protecting informants and ensuring the integrity of their operations. This moment is pivotal in the narrative of Acts, as it sets the stage for Paul's eventual transfer to Caesarea, aligning with God's plan for Paul to testify in Rome. The commander's actions, though politically motivated, serve a divine purpose, illustrating how God can use secular authorities to accomplish His will, similar to how He used Cyrus in the Old Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_commander.htm">The Commander (Claudius Lysias)</a> A Roman military officer responsible for maintaining order in Jerusalem. He plays a crucial role in protecting Paul from a Jewish plot. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_young_man.htm">The Young Man</a> The nephew of Paul who overhears a plot against Paul and reports it to the commander, demonstrating courage and loyalty. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> A central figure in the early Christian church, currently imprisoned and facing threats from Jewish leaders who oppose his teachings. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, a center of religious and political tension during this period. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_plot.htm">The Plot</a> A conspiracy by more than forty Jews who vow not to eat or drink until they have killed Paul, highlighting the intense opposition he faced.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a> God orchestrates events to protect His servants, as seen in how the young man learns of the plot and reports it to the commander. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_danger.htm">Courage in the Face of Danger</a> The young man's bravery in reporting the plot serves as an example of standing up for righteousness, even when it involves personal risk. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The commander's instruction to the young man to keep the information confidential highlights the importance of obedience and discretion in sensitive situations. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_divine_providence.htm">The Role of Divine Providence</a> This passage illustrates how God uses ordinary people and circumstances to fulfill His divine purposes, encouraging believers to trust in His providence. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer_and_faith.htm">The Power of Prayer and Faith</a> Believers are reminded to pray for protection and to have faith that God is in control, even in seemingly dire situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 23</a> <a href="/q/is_life-saving_above_religious_laws.htm">Is saving a life more important than religious laws?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_homelessness.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on homelessness?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_life's_purpose.htm">What is life's purpose?</a> <a href="/q/should_christians_impose_values.htm">Should Christians impose their values on others?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) So the chief captain.--The chiliarch is obviously glad of the intelligence. His sympathies are clearly with St. Paul personally as against the high priest and his followers. He welcomes an opportunity for showing his zeal for the safe-keeping of a Roman citizen, and for making a statement of the whole transaction from his own point of view. With true official caution he treats the communication he has received as confidential, and takes his measures accordingly.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Let for then let, A.V.; go for depart, A.V.; charging for and charged, A.V.; tell for see then tell, A.V.; signified for showed, A.V. (see ver. 15, note). Charging (as in <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Acts 1:4</a>; <a href="/acts/4-18.htm">Acts 4:18</a>; <a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Acts 5:28, 40</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/23-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. the Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. commander χιλίαρχος (chiliarchos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5506.htm">Strong's 5506: </a> A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers dismissed ἀπέλυσε (apelyse) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. young man νεανίσκον (neaniskon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3495.htm">Strong's 3495: </a> A young man, youth, an attendant. From the same as neanias; a youth. and instructed [him], παραγγείλας (parangeilas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3853.htm">Strong's 3853: </a> To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin. “Do not tell ἐκλαλῆσαι (eklalēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1583.htm">Strong's 1583: </a> To speak out, disclose, divulge. From ek and laleo; to divulge. [anyone] Μηδενὶ (Mēdeni) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> No one, none, nothing. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you have reported ἐνεφάνισας (enephanisas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1718.htm">Strong's 1718: </a> To make visible (manifest); hence: I report (inform) against; pass: I appear before. From emphanes; to exhibit or disclose. this ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. me.” ἐμέ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/23-22.htm">Acts 23:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/23-22.htm">Acts 23:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/23-22.htm">Acts 23:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/23-22.htm">Acts 23:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/23-22.htm">Acts 23:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/23-22.htm">Acts 23:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/23-22.htm">Acts 23:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/23-22.htm">Acts 23:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/23-22.htm">Acts 23:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/23-22.htm">Acts 23:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/23-22.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 23:22 So the commanding officer let the young (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/23-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 23:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 23:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/23-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 23:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 23:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>