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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm" 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/24.htm">New International Version</a> He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs. <a href="/nlt/acts/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> He ordered an officer to keep Paul in custody but to give him some freedom and allow his friends to visit him and take care of his needs. <a href="/esv/acts/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then he gave orders to the centurion that he should be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that none of his friends should be prevented from attending to his needs. <a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs. <a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> having commanded the centurion to keep him and to let him have ease and not to forbid his own to minister to him. <a href="/kjv/acts/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him. <a href="/nkjv/acts/24.htm">New King James Version</a> So he commanded the centurion to keep Paul and to let him have liberty, and told him not to forbid any of his friends to provide for or visit him. <a href="/nasb_/acts/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He gave orders to the centurion for Paul to be kept in custody and yet have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from providing for his needs. <a href="/nasb/acts/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then he gave orders to the centurion for him to be kept in custody and yet have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from ministering to him. <a href="/nasb77/acts/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he gave orders to the centurion for him to be kept in custody and yet have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from ministering to him. <a href="/lsb/acts/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then he gave orders to the centurion for him to be kept in custody and yet have some rest, and not to prevent any of his friends from ministering to him. <a href="/amp/acts/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then he ordered the centurion to keep Paul in custody, but to let him have some freedom, and [he told the centurion] not to stop any of his friends from providing for his needs. <a href="/csb/acts/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He ordered that the centurion keep Paul under guard, though he could have some freedom, and that he should not prevent any of his friends from meeting his needs. <a href="/hcsb/acts/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He ordered that the centurion keep Paul under guard, though he could have some freedom, and that he should not prevent any of his friends from serving him. <a href="/asv/acts/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him. <a href="/cev/acts/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He then ordered the army officer to keep Paul under guard, but not to lock him up or to stop his friends from helping him. <a href="/erv/acts/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him. <a href="/gwt/acts/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Felix ordered the sergeant to guard Paul but to let him have some freedom and to let his friends take care of his needs. <a href="/gnt/acts/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> He ordered the officer in charge of Paul to keep him under guard, but to give him some freedom and allow his friends to provide for his needs. <a href="/isv/acts/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> He ordered the centurion to guard Paul but to let him have some freedom and not to keep any of his friends from caring for his needs. <a href="/msb/acts/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to come and minister to his needs. <a href="/net/acts/24.htm">NET Bible</a> He ordered the centurion to guard Paul, but to let him have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from meeting his needs. <a href="/nheb/acts/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He ordered the centurion that he should be kept in custody, and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him. <a href="/wbt/acts/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister, or come to him. <a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And he gave orders to the Captain that Paul was to be kept in custody, but be treated with indulgence, and that his personal friends were not to be prevented from showing him kindness. <a href="/web/acts/24.htm">World English Bible</a> He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> having also given a direction to the centurion to keep Paul, to let [him] also have liberty, and to forbid none of his own friends to minister or to come near to him. <a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> having commanded the centurion to keep him and to let him have ease and not to forbid his own to minister to him. <a href="/ylt/acts/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> having given also a direction to the centurion to keep Paul, to let him also have liberty, and to forbid none of his own friends to minister or to come near to him. <a href="/slt/acts/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having appointed a centurion to keep Paul, and to have a setting at liberty, and to hinder none of his own to serve or come to him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he commanded a centurion to keep him, and that he should be easy, and that he should not prohibit any of his friends to minister unto him. <a href="/cpdv/acts/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he ordered a centurion to guard him, and to take rest, and not to prohibit any of his own from ministering to him. <a href="/nabre/acts/24.htm">New American Bible</a> He gave orders to the centurion that he should be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that he should not prevent any of his friends from caring for his needs. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he ordered the centurion to keep him in custody, but to let him have some liberty and not to prevent any of his friends from taking care of his needs.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul in comfort, and that none of his acquaintances should be prevented from ministering to him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the Centurion ordered to guard Paulus at ease and that no one of his acquaintances would be forbidden to minister to him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he commanded the centurion to keep him under guard, and to relax the rigor of his confinement, and to forbid no one of his friends to minister or to come to him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> having commanded the centurion to keep him, and let him have liberty, and prohibit no one of his friends from ministering unto him. <a href="/haweis/acts/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he commanded the centurion that Paul should be safe kept, yet have no close confinement, and not to hinder any of his friends from supplying his wants, or visiting him.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Felix then order'd a centurion to take Paul into his custody, without confining him so as to hinder his friends from waiting upon him. <a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And he gave orders to the Captain that Paul was to be kept in custody, but be treated with indulgence, and that his personal friends were not to be prevented from showing him kindness. <a href="/worrell/acts/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> giving orders to the centurion that he should be held, and should have indulgence, and to prevent none of his friends from ministering to him. <a href="/worsley/acts/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And he commanded the centurion to keep Paul secure, and to let him have some liberty, and to hinder none of his friends from assisting him or coming to him. <a href="/parallel/acts/24-23.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=8193" 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/24.htm">The Verdict Postponed</a> 22Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.” 23<a href="/greek/1299.htm" title="1299: diataxamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc.">He ordered</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- 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/1543.htm" title="1543: hekatontarchē (N-DMS) -- A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men.">centurion</a> <a href="/greek/5083.htm" title="5083: tēreisthai (V-PNM/P) -- From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.">to keep Paul under guard,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- 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/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echein (V-PNA) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">to allow him</a> <a href="/greek/425.htm" title="425: anesin (N-AFS) -- Relief, remission, indulgence, freedom, rest. From aniemi; relaxation or relief.">some freedom</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēdena (Adj-AMS) -- No one, none, nothing. "></a> <a href="/greek/2967.htm" title="2967: kōlyein (V-PNA) -- To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent.">permit</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">friends</a> <a href="/greek/5256.htm" title="5256: hypēretein (V-PNA) -- To minister to, serve. From huperetes; to be a subordinate, i.e. subserve.">to minister</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to his needs.</a> 24After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.…<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/23-35.htm">Acts 23:35</a> he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium. <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Acts 25:4</a> But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon. <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16</a> When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him. <a href="/acts/16-24.htm">Acts 16:24</a> On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. <a href="/acts/21-33.htm">Acts 21:33</a> 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. <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Acts 27:3</a> The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care. <a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Acts 12:6</a> 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. <a href="/acts/5-18.htm">Acts 5:18-19</a> 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, <a href="/acts/21-39.htm">Acts 21:39</a> But Paul answered, “I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Now I beg you to allow me to speak to the people.” <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/26-32.htm">Acts 26:32</a> And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1</a> Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30-31</a> Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come to him.and to.<a href="/acts/24-26.htm">Acts 24:26</a> He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.<a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Acts 27:3</a> And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.<a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16,31</a> And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him… his.<a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Acts 21:8-14</a> And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/23-49.htm">Acquaintance</a> <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Attending</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/acts/24-19.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/acts/24-8.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/21-31.htm">Control</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Custody</a> <a href="/acts/21-21.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Freedom</a> <a href="/acts/21-6.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/acts/20-31.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/acts/8-36.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Indulgence</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Liberty</a> <a href="/acts/20-34.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Need</a> <a href="/acts/21-22.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/acts/24-8.htm">Ordering</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Permit</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Personal</a> <a href="/luke/24-16.htm">Prevented</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">Privileges</a> <a href="/acts/24-14.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Visit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ruth/2-1.htm">Acquaintance</a> <a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Attending</a> <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/acts/25-16.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/acts/25-6.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Control</a> <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Custody</a> <a href="/romans/2-22.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Freedom</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Indulgence</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Liberty</a> <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/acts/27-34.htm">Need</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/25-17.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-10.htm">Ordering</a> <a href="/acts/25-21.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/27-7.htm">Permit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Personal</a> <a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Prevented</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">Privileges</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Visit</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 24</div>1. <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator,</a> 10. <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">answers for his life and doctrine.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife.</a> 26. <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">The governor hopes for a bribe, but in vain.</a> 27. <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Felix, succeeded by Festus, leaves Paul in prison.</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'; 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This reflects the Roman legal system's practice of ensuring the security of prisoners, especially those awaiting trial. The centurion's role was crucial in maintaining order and discipline, and his presence signifies the seriousness with which Roman authorities treated Paul's case. The context here is Paul's trial before Felix, the Roman governor, highlighting the political and religious tensions of the time. Paul's status as a Roman citizen afforded him certain protections, which is why he was not immediately imprisoned in harsher conditions.but to allow him some freedom This phrase suggests that Paul was granted a degree of leniency, likely due to the lack of concrete evidence against him and his Roman citizenship. This freedom could have included the ability to move within certain confines, receive visitors, and continue his ministry to some extent. It reflects the Roman practice of allowing certain privileges to prisoners who were not considered a flight risk or a danger to society. This leniency also indicates that Felix, the governor, may have been influenced by Paul's demeanor and the lack of a strong case against him.and permit his friends to minister to his needs This part of the verse highlights the early Christian community's support and care for one another. Paul's friends, likely fellow believers, were allowed to visit and provide for his physical and possibly spiritual needs. This reflects the communal nature of the early Church, where believers were encouraged to support each other, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>. The ability to receive such support would have been crucial for Paul, enabling him to continue his work and maintain his well-being during his confinement. This also demonstrates the Roman authorities' recognition of the importance of social and familial networks, even for those under guard.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is under Roman custody, awaiting trial. He is a central figure in the spread of Christianity and is known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. <a href="/topical/c/centurion.htm">Centurion</a> A Roman officer in charge of a hundred soldiers. He is responsible for ensuring Paul remains in custody but is given specific instructions regarding Paul's treatment. 3. <a href="/topical/f/felix.htm">Felix</a> The Roman governor who presides over Paul's trial. He is the one who gives the order for Paul's custody conditions. 4. <a href="/topical/f/friends_of_paul.htm">Friends of Paul</a> Fellow believers and companions who are allowed to visit and provide for Paul's needs during his imprisonment. 5. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The location where Paul is being held. It is a significant city in Roman Judea, serving as the administrative center.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_christian_fellowship.htm">The Importance of Christian Fellowship</a> Paul's situation underscores the necessity of community and support among believers. Even in confinement, the presence and assistance of fellow Christians provide encouragement and meet practical needs. <a href="/topical/b/balancing_justice_and_mercy.htm">Balancing Justice and Mercy</a> Felix's decision to allow Paul some freedom reflects a balance between justice and mercy. In our lives, we should strive to uphold justice while showing compassion and understanding. <a href="/topical/m/ministry_in_all_circumstances.htm">Ministry in All Circumstances</a> Paul's friends ministered to him despite his imprisonment, demonstrating that ministry is not confined to ideal circumstances. We are called to serve others wherever we find ourselves. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_through_others.htm">God's Provision Through Others</a> God often provides for our needs through the hands and hearts of others. We should be open to receiving help and also be willing to be used by God to meet the needs of others. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_through_trials.htm">Witnessing Through Trials</a> Paul's situation serves as a reminder that our conduct during trials can be a powerful witness to others. Maintaining faith and integrity can inspire and encourage those around us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 24</a> <a href="/q/non-biblical_proof_of_felix's_corruption.htm">Acts 24:22-26 portrays Felix as corrupt and expecting a bribe; do we have any non-biblical records supporting or contradicting this depiction?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_charges_against_paul_in_acts_25_7_vague.htm">Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials?</a> <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> <a href="/q/how_does_acts_24_10-15_align_with_paul's_conflicts.htm">In Acts 24:10-15, Paul insists he adheres to Jewish tradition while also preaching resurrection; how does this align with his earlier conflicts over the Law?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul.--More accurately, the centurion--either the officer in whose custody he had been placed by Lysias, or the one who had the special charge of the prisoners waiting for trial. The favourable impression made on Felix is shown by the unusual leniency with which the prisoner was treated. The attribute of "clemency," on which the orator had complimented Felix, was not altogether dead, but it was shown to the accused and not to the accusers.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - Gave order to the for commanded a, A.V.; that he should be kept in charge for to keep Paul, A.V. and T.R.; and should have indulgence for and to let him have liberty, A.V.; not to forbid any of his friends for that he should forbid none of his acquaintance, A.V.; to minister unto him for to minister or come unto him, A.V. and T.R. Indulgence (ἄνεσις); literally, relaxation, viz. of the prison restraints and confinement. The word is used in the LXX. of <a href="/2_chronicles/23-15.htm">2 Chronicles 23:15</a>, ἔδωκαν αὐτῃ ἄνεσιν, i.e. those who had taken Athaliah prisoner, "let her loose" till she got out of the temple court. It is also a common medical term for the cessation or remission of pain or disease. St. Paul uses it four times in his Epistles for "rest" or "ease" (<a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">2 Corinthians 2:13</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">2 Corinthians 7:5</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7</a>). Doubtless St. Luke was thus enabled to be much with St. Paul during his imprison merit, and, as suggested above, to have his help in writing his Gospel. <a href="/commentaries/acts/24-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He ordered διαταξάμενος (diataxamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1299.htm">Strong's 1299: </a> To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. centurion ἑκατοντάρχῃ (hekatontarchē) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1543.htm">Strong's 1543: </a> A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men. to keep [Paul] under guard, τηρεῖσθαι (tēreisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_5083.htm">Strong's 5083: </a> From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. [but] τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. to allow him ἔχειν (echein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. some freedom ἄνεσιν (anesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_425.htm">Strong's 425: </a> Relief, remission, indulgence, freedom, rest. From aniemi; relaxation or relief. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. permit κωλύειν (kōlyein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2967.htm">Strong's 2967: </a> To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [friends] ἰδίων (idiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. to minister ὑπηρετεῖν (hypēretein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5256.htm">Strong's 5256: </a> To minister to, serve. From huperetes; to be a subordinate, i.e. subserve. to his [needs]. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/24-23.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 24:23 He ordered the centurion that Paul should (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/24-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 24:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 24:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/24-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 24:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 24:24" /></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>