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And he was saying, "Yes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the commander came and said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” He said, “Yes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The commander came and said to Paul, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” And he said, “Yes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The commander came and said to him, &#8220Tell me, are you a Roman?&#8221 And he said, &#8220Yes.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the commander came and said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” And he said, “Yes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the commander came and said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” And he said, “Yes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the commander came and asked Paul, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” And he said, “Yes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The commander came and said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen? ” “Yes,” he said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The commander came and said to him, &#8220Tell me—are you a Roman citizen?"&#8221 Yes,&#8221 he said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the chief captain came and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? And he said, Yea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The commander went to Paul and asked, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," Paul answered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? And he said, Yea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The officer went to Paul and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" Paul answered, "Yes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So the commander went to Paul and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," answered Paul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the tribune went and asked Paul, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," he said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The commander went to Paul and asked, ?Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?? ?Yes,? he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the commanding officer came and asked Paul, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" He replied, "Yes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The commanding officer came and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" He said, "Yes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then the chief captain came, and said to him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So the Tribune came to Paul and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," he said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The commanding officer came and asked him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” He said, “Yes.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the chief captain having come near, said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” And he said, “Yes”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having come near, the commander said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" And he was saying, "Yes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the chief captain having come near, said to him, 'Tell me, art thou a Roman?' and he said, 'Yes;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the captain of a thousand having come near, said to him, Tell me if thou art a Roman. And he said, Yes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the tribune coming, said to him: Tell me, art thou a Roman? But he said: Yea. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the tribune, approaching, said to him: “Tell me. Are you a Roman?” So he said, “Yes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the commander came and said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” “Yes,” he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The tribune came and asked Paul, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” And he said, “Yes.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the captain came and said to him, Tell me, are you a Roman? Paul said, Yes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And the Chiliarch came to him and he said to him, “Tell me”, are you a Roman?” And he said to him, “Yes.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And the officer came and said to him: Tell me, are you a Roman? He answered: Yes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the chiliarch, having come to him, said; Tell me, are you a Roman? And he said, Yes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then the tribune came, and said to him, Tell me, art thou a Roman citizen? And he said, Yes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then the head officer came to him, and said, tell me, are you a Roman?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So the Tribune came to Paul and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," he said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And the chief captain, going forward, said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman?" And he said, "Yes."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Then the tribune came and said to him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? And he said, Yes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/22-27.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=7593" 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/22.htm">Paul the Roman Citizen</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>On hearing this, the centurion went and reported it to the commander. “What are you going to do?” he said. “This man is a Roman citizen.” <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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/4334.htm" title="4334: Proselthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">went</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 Paul</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and asked,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: Lege (V-PMA-2S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">“Tell</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/4514.htm" title="4514: Rhōmaios (Adj-NMS) -- Roman; subst: a Roman citizen. From Rhome; Romaean, i.e. Roman.">a Roman citizen?”</a> <a href="/greek/3483.htm" title="3483: Nai (Prtcl) -- Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.">“Yes,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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."></a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: ephē (V-IIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">he answered.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">28</span>“I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander. “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied.…<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/16-37.htm">Acts 16:37-38</a></span><br />But Paul said to the officers, “They beat us publicly without a trial and threw us into prison, even though we are Roman citizens. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!” / So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-11.htm">Acts 25:11-12</a></span><br />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!” / Then Festus conferred with his council and replied, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Acts 23:27</a></span><br />This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-39.htm">Acts 21:39</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-16.htm">Acts 25:16</a></span><br />I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a></span><br />circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;<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/28-19.htm">Acts 28:19</a></span><br />But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-35.htm">Acts 19:35-37</a></span><br />Finally the city clerk quieted the crowd and declared, “Men of Ephesus, doesn’t everyone know that the city of Ephesus is guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven? / Since these things are undeniable, you ought to be calm and not do anything rash. / For you have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed our temple nor blasphemed our goddess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Acts 24:10-11</a></span><br />When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense. / You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Acts 25:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Acts 18:14-15</a></span><br />But just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio told the Jews, “If this matter involved a wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to hear your complaint. / But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29</a></span><br />I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27</a></span><br />After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-25.htm">Acts 25:25</a></span><br />But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then the chief captain came, and said to him, Tell me, are you a Roman? He said, Yes.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Chiliarch</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Citizen</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Citizen</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Roman</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Tribune</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Chiliarch</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Citizen</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Citizen</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Roman</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Tribune</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Paul declares how he was converted to the faith,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/22-17.htm">and called to his apostleship.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/22-22.htm">At the very mentioning of the Gentiles the people exclaim on him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/22-24.htm">He would have been scourged;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/22-25.htm">but claiming the privilege of a Roman, he escapes.</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/22.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/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The commander went to Paul and asked,</b><br>In this context, the commander is a Roman tribune, a high-ranking officer responsible for maintaining order. The setting is Jerusalem, where Paul has been arrested due to a disturbance caused by his presence in the temple. The commander’s approach to Paul indicates a shift from physical restraint to a more investigative stance, reflecting Roman legal procedures. This moment underscores the importance of Roman citizenship, which afforded individuals certain legal protections and privileges.<p><b>“Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?”</b><br>Roman citizenship was a prized status in the ancient world, granting individuals rights such as a fair trial and protection from certain forms of punishment. The question posed by the commander highlights the seriousness of the situation, as mistreating a Roman citizen could have severe repercussions for Roman officials. This inquiry reflects the legal and social structures of the Roman Empire, where citizenship was a marker of identity and privilege.<p><b>“Yes,” he answered.</b><br>Paul’s affirmation of his Roman citizenship is a pivotal moment, as it changes the course of his treatment by the Roman authorities. This claim is significant because it provides Paul with a level of protection and ensures that he will be treated according to Roman law. The fact that Paul, a Jew and a Christian, holds Roman citizenship illustrates the diverse and interconnected nature of the ancient world. It also serves as a strategic advantage in his mission, allowing him to navigate different cultural and legal landscapes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who is being questioned about his Roman citizenship. Paul, formerly known as Saul, is a pivotal figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_commander.htm">The Commander</a></b><br>A Roman military officer responsible for maintaining order. He is concerned about the legal implications of how Paul is treated, given the rights associated with Roman citizenship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_citizenship.htm">Roman Citizenship</a></b><br>A privileged status in the Roman Empire that afforded individuals certain legal protections and rights. This status plays a crucial role in the unfolding events, as it impacts how Paul is treated by the authorities.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where this event takes place. Jerusalem is a central location in the early Christian account and the site of significant religious and political tension.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_arrest_of_paul.htm">The Arrest of Paul</a></b><br>This event is part of a larger account where Paul is arrested due to accusations from the Jewish leaders, leading to his defense and eventual journey to Rome.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_citizenship.htm">The Value of Citizenship</a></b><br>Roman citizenship was a significant asset in the ancient world, providing legal protection and privileges. Similarly, our heavenly citizenship offers us spiritual protection and privileges in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_navigating_legal_systems.htm">Wisdom in Navigating Legal Systems</a></b><br>Paul’s use of his Roman citizenship demonstrates the importance of understanding and wisely navigating the legal systems and rights available to us as believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_our_circumstances.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Our Circumstances</a></b><br>God uses Paul’s Roman citizenship to further His purposes, reminding us that God can use our circumstances, status, and background for His glory and our good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a></b><br>Paul’s calm and assertive response to the commander exemplifies the courage and confidence we can have when standing for truth, even in challenging situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_personalism's_core_principle.htm">Should the church accept practicing homosexuals as members?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'all_things_to_all'_mean.htm">What does "all things to all people" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_saul_chosen_as_a_vessel_by_god.htm">Why was Saul chosen as a vessel by God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_god_rename_saul_as_paul.htm">Did God rename Saul as Paul?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">Art thou a Roman</span>?--The pronoun is emphatic: "<span class= "ital">Thou, </span>the Jew speaking both Greek and Hebrew, art <span class= "ital">thou</span> a citizen of Rome?" The combination of so many more or less discordant elements was so exceptional as to be almost incredible.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> <span class="accented">- And</span> for <span class="accented">then</span>, A.V; <span class="accented">and he said</span> for <span class="accented">he said</span>, A.V. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/22-27.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">The</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<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">commander</span><br /><span class="grk">χιλίαρχος</span> <span class="translit">(chiliarchos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5506.htm">Strong's 5506: </a> </span><span class="str2">A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="grk">Προσελθὼν</span> <span class="translit">(Proselthōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to [Paul]</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and asked,</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Tell</span><br /><span class="grk">Λέγε</span> <span class="translit">(Lege)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">me,</span><br /><span class="grk">μοι</span> <span class="translit">(moi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶ</span> <span class="translit">(ei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">σὺ</span> <span class="translit">(sy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a Roman citizen?”</span><br /><span class="grk">Ῥωμαῖος</span> <span class="translit">(Rhōmaios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4514.htm">Strong's 4514: </a> </span><span class="str2">Roman; subst: a Roman citizen. From Rhome; Romaean, i.e. Roman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Yes,”</span><br /><span class="grk">Ναί</span> <span class="translit">(Nai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3483.htm">Strong's 3483: </a> </span><span class="str2">Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he answered.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔφη</span> <span class="translit">(ephē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> </span><span class="str2">To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/22-27.htm">Acts 22:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/22-27.htm">Acts 22:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/22-27.htm">Acts 22:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/22-27.htm">Acts 22:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/22-27.htm">Acts 22:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/22-27.htm">Acts 22:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/22-27.htm">Acts 22:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/22-27.htm">Acts 22:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/22-27.htm">Acts 22:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/22-27.htm">Acts 22:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/22-27.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 22:27 The commanding officer came and asked him (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/22-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 22:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 22:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/22-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 22:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 22:28" /></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>