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href="/bsb/acts/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So the soldiers, carrying out their orders, took Paul with them during the night and brought him as far as Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So that night, as ordered, the soldiers took Paul as far as Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So the soldiers, according to their instructions, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the soldiers followed their orders and brought Paul by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore indeed the soldiers, according to that having been ordered them, having taken Paul, brought <i>him</i> to Antipatris by night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought <i>him</i> by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the soldiers, as they were commanded, took Paul and brought <i>him</i> by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the soldiers, according to their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the soldiers, in compliance with their orders, took Paul and brought him to Antipatris during the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the soldiers took Paul during the night and brought him to Antipatris as they were ordered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, the soldiers took Paul during the night and brought him to Antipatris as they were ordered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The soldiers obeyed the commander's orders, and that same night they took Paul to the city of Antipatris. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So the infantrymen did as they had been ordered. They took Paul to the city of Antipatris during the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The soldiers carried out their orders. They got Paul and took him that night as far as Antipatris. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the soldiers, in keeping with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the soldiers followed their orders and brought Paul by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him to Antipatris during the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So the soldiers, carrying out their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So, in obedience to their orders, the soldiers took Paul and brought him by night as far as Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So the soldiers, carrying out their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Then, indeed, the soldiers according to that directed them, having taken up Paul, brought him through the night to Antipatris,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore indeed the soldiers, according to that having been ordered them, having taken Paul, brought <i>him</i> to Antipatris by night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Then, indeed, the soldiers according to that directed them, having taken up Paul, brought him through the night to Antipatris,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then truly the soldiers according to that appointed them, having taken up Paul, brought by night to Antipatris.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then the soldiers, according as it was commanded them, taking Paul, brought him by night to Antipatris. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore the soldiers, taking Paul according to their orders, brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So the soldiers, according to their orders, took Paul and escorted him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So the soldiers, according to their instructions, took Paul and brought him during the night to Antipatris.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the Roman soldiers as it was commanded them, took Paul and brought him by night to the city of An-tip’a-tris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Then the Romans brought Paulus in the night, as they were ordered, and brought him to the city AntiPatris.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Then the soldiers took Paul, as they were commanded, and brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then indeed the soldiers, according to that which had been commanded them, taking Paul led him by night to Antipatris:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Hereupon then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night unto Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />The soldiers pursuant to order took Paul, and conducted him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So, in obedience to their orders, the soldiers took Paul and brought him by night as far as Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />The soldiers, therefore, according to what had been commanded them, taking up Paul, brought him by night to Antipatris;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />The soldiers therefore, according to the orders given them, took up Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/23-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=7958" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Paul Sent to Felix</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><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: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/4757.htm" title="4757: stratiōtai (N-NMP) -- A soldier. From a presumed derivative of the same as stratia; a camper-out, i.e. A warrior.">soldiers</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1299.htm" title="1299: diatetagmenon (V-RPM/P-ANS) -- To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc.">followed their orders</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/353.htm" title="353: analabontes (V-APA-NMP) -- To take up, raise; I pick up, take on board; I carry off, lead away. From ana and lambano; to take up.">and brought</a> <a href="/greek/71.htm" title="71: ēgagon (V-AIA-3P) -- A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce."></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."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulon (N-AMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3571.htm" title="3571: nyktos (N-GFS) -- The night, night-time. A primary word; night.">night</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/494.htm" title="494: Antipatrida (N-AFS) -- From the same as Antipas; Antipatris, a place in Palestine.">Antipatris.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">32</span>The next day they returned to the barracks and let the horsemen go on with him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-31.htm">Acts 21:31-33</a></span><br />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. / The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23-25</a></span><br />After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, / but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. / One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Acts 22:24</a></span><br />the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3-4</a></span><br />to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. / But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23</a></span><br />He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-43.htm">Acts 27:43</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16</a></span><br />When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Acts 12:6-11</a></span><br />On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison. / Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-27.htm">Acts 16:27-28</a></span><br />When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped. / But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a></span><br />One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-23.htm">Acts 19:23-24</a></span><br />About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. / It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Acts 20:3</a></span><br />where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Acts 26:32</a></span><br />And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-18.htm">Acts 5:18-20</a></span><br />and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. / But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, / “Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1-3</a></span><br />And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. / God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. / But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris.</p><p class="hdg">as.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Acts 23:23,24</a></b></br> And he called unto <i>him</i> two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/7-8.htm">Luke 7:8</a></b></br> For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">2 Timothy 2:3,4</a></b></br> Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/23-3.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/acts/13-41.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Far</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Night</a> <a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Soldiers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/24-14.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/acts/26-10.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/acts/24-12.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Far</a> <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-10.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Night</a> <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/acts/23-33.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/27-31.htm">Soldiers</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-1.htm">As Paul pleads his cause,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Ananias commands them to strike him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Dissension among his accusers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-11.htm">God encourages him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-14.htm">The Jews' vow to kill Paul,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-20.htm">is declared unto the chief captain.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/23-27.htm">He sends him to Felix the governor.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>So the soldiers followed their orders</b><br>This phrase highlights the Roman military's strict adherence to commands, reflecting the disciplined nature of Roman soldiers. In the context of Acts, this obedience underscores the seriousness of the situation involving Paul, a Roman citizen, and the potential for unrest. The Roman military's role in maintaining order in the provinces is well-documented, and their actions here are consistent with historical accounts of Roman governance.<p><b>and brought Paul by night</b><br>Traveling by night was a strategic decision to avoid potential ambushes or public disturbances. This reflects the tension and danger surrounding Paul's situation, as there were plots against his life (<a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a>). Night travel also indicates the urgency and importance of safely transporting Paul, highlighting the Roman authorities' commitment to justice and protection of a Roman citizen.<p><b>to Antipatris</b><br>Antipatris was a city built by Herod the Great, named in honor of his father, Antipater. Located about 35 miles from Jerusalem, it served as a strategic military post and a stopping point on the way to Caesarea. The choice of Antipatris as a waypoint underscores its significance as a secure location for Roman operations. This journey from Jerusalem to Antipatris marks the first leg of Paul's transfer to Caesarea, where he would stand trial before the Roman governor. The geographical setting emphasizes the Roman infrastructure and the interconnectedness of cities in the region, facilitating the movement of troops and officials.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>A key figure in the early Christian church, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus. He was a Pharisee who converted to Christianity and became a missionary and apostle to the Gentiles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/soldiers.htm">Soldiers</a></b><br>Roman soldiers tasked with ensuring Paul's safe passage. Their involvement highlights the Roman authority's role in the events surrounding Paul's ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/antipatris.htm">Antipatris</a></b><br>A city built by Herod the Great, located between Jerusalem and Caesarea. It served as a strategic stopover point for the soldiers escorting Paul.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_plot_against_paul.htm">The Plot Against Paul</a></b><br>Prior to this verse, a group of Jews had conspired to kill Paul. The Roman commander, learning of the plot, ordered Paul to be taken to Governor Felix in Caesarea for his safety.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_authority.htm">Roman Authority</a></b><br>The Roman commander's decision to protect Paul underscores the legal and political dynamics at play, as well as the providence of God in using secular authorities to fulfill His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a></b><br>Even in dire circumstances, God is in control and can use any means, including secular authorities, to protect His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_authority.htm">Obedience to Authority</a></b><br>The soldiers' obedience to their orders reflects the importance of respecting and following legitimate authority, as long as it does not conflict with God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Paul's journey, despite the threats against him, demonstrates a life of faith and trust in God's plan, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their own trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a></b><br>God orchestrates events and encounters for His purposes, as seen in Paul's journey to Caesarea, which would lead to further opportunities to witness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_40-man_plot_to_kill_paul.htm">Acts 23:12-15 - Is there concrete historical or archaeological evidence supporting the existence of this conspiracy of more than forty men to kill Paul?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_paul_insult_the_high_priest.htm">Acts 23:2-5 - Why would Paul insult the high priest if he claimed to follow Jewish law and respect its leaders?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_paul_use_pharisee_status_to_divide.htm">Acts 23:6-7 - Did Paul use his Pharisee identity just to create division, and is there historical evidence supporting such a reaction from the council?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_jesus_appeared_to_paul.htm">Acts 23:11 - How do we verify that Jesus actually appeared to Paul, rather than this being a subjective claim with no external corroboration?</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>(31) <span class= "bld">Antipatris.</span>--The town, built by Herod the Great, and named after his father, is represented by the modern <span class= "ital">Kefr-Saba, </span>answering to the <span class= "ital">Caphar Saba</span> of Josephus (<span class= "ital">Ant. xvi.</span> 5, ? 2). It was about forty-two miles from Jerusalem and twenty-six from Caesarea. Traces of a Roman road have been discovered between it and Jerusalem, more direct by some miles than the better known route through the pass of Beth-horon. Having started probably at or about midnight, they would reach this town about six or seven A.M. They would then be practically beyond all danger of pursuit or attack, and the foot-soldiers therefore returned, as no longer needed, to their barracks in the Tower Antonia, leaving the horsemen to go on with him.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - So for then, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Antipatris</span>; "forty-two Roman miles from Jerusalem, and twenty-six from Caesarea, built (on the site of Kaphor Saba) by Herod the Great, and named in honor of Antipater, his father" (Alford). According to Howson, following the American traveller, the Rev. Eli Smith, the route lay from Jerusalem to Gophna, on the road to Nablous, and from Gophna, leaving the great north road by a Roman road of which many distinct traces remain, to Antipatris, avoiding Lydda or Diospolis altogether. Gophna is three hours from Jerusalem, and, as they started at 9 p.m., would be reached by midnight. Five or six hours more would bring them to Antipatris, most of the way being downhill from the hill country of Ephraim to the plain of Sharon. Attera halt of two or three hours, a march of six hours would bring them to Caesarea, which they may have reached in the afternoon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/23-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">Οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(Hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">soldiers</span><br /><span class="grk">στρατιῶται</span> <span class="translit">(stratiōtai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4757.htm">Strong's 4757: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soldier. From a presumed derivative of the same as stratia; a camper-out, i.e. A warrior.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">followed their orders</span><br /><span class="grk">διατεταγμένον</span> <span class="translit">(diatetagmenon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1299.htm">Strong's 1299: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] brought</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναλαβόντες</span> <span class="translit">(analabontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_353.htm">Strong's 353: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take up, raise; I pick up, take on board; I carry off, lead away. From ana and lambano; to take up.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Paul</span><br /><span class="grk">Παῦλον</span> <span class="translit">(Paulon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> </span><span class="str2">Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">διὰ</span> <span class="translit">(dia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">night</span><br /><span class="grk">νυκτὸς</span> <span class="translit">(nyktos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3571.htm">Strong's 3571: </a> </span><span class="str2">The night, night-time. A primary word; 'night'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Antipatris.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀντιπατρίδα</span> <span class="translit">(Antipatrida)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_494.htm">Strong's 494: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as Antipas; Antipatris, a place in Palestine.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/23-31.htm">Acts 23:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/23-31.htm">Acts 23:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/23-31.htm">Acts 23:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/23-31.htm">Acts 23:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/23-31.htm">Acts 23:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/23-31.htm">Acts 23:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/23-31.htm">Acts 23:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/23-31.htm">Acts 23:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/23-31.htm">Acts 23:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/23-31.htm">Acts 23:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/23-31.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 23:31 So the soldiers carrying out their orders (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/23-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 23:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 23:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/23-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 23:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 23:32" /></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>