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Learning that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/nlt/acts/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> He read it and then asked Paul what province he was from. “Cilicia,” Paul answered. <a href="/esv/acts/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> On reading the letter, he asked what province he was from. And when he learned that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The governor read the letter and asked what province Paul was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having read it and having asked what province he is from, and having learned that he is from Cilicia, <a href="/kjv/acts/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia; <a href="/nkjv/acts/23.htm">New King James Version</a> And when the governor had read it, he asked what province he was from. And when he understood that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/nasb_/acts/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when he had read it, he also asked from what province Paul was, and when he learned that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/nasb/acts/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> When he had read it, he asked from what province he was, and when he learned that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/nasb77/acts/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when he had read it, he asked from what province he was; and when he learned that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/lsb/acts/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when he had read it, he asked from what province he was, and when he learned that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/amp/acts/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After reading the letter, he asked which province Paul was from, and when he learned that he was from Cilicia [an imperial province], <a href="/csb/acts/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After he read it, he asked what province he was from. When he learned he was from Cilicia, <a href="/hcsb/acts/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After he read it, he asked what province he was from. So when he learned he was from Cilicia, <a href="/asv/acts/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he had read it, he asked of what province he was; and when he understood that he was of Cilicia, <a href="/cev/acts/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The governor read the letter. Then he asked Paul and found out that he was from Cilicia. <a href="/erv/acts/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he had read it, he asked of what province he was; and when he understood that he was of Cilicia, <a href="/gwt/acts/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After the governor had read the letter, he asked Paul which province he was from. When he found out that Paul was from the province of Cilicia, <a href="/gnt/acts/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> The governor read the letter and asked Paul what province he was from. When he found out that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/isv/acts/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> After reading the letter, the governor asked which province Paul was from. On learning that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/msb/acts/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The governor read the letter and asked what province Paul was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/net/acts/23.htm">NET Bible</a> When the governor had read the letter, he asked what province he was from. When he learned that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/nheb/acts/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the governor had read it, he asked what province he was from. When he understood that he was from Cilicia, he said, <a href="/wbt/acts/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia, <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Felix, after reading the letter, inquired from what province he was; and being told "from Cilicia," <a href="/web/acts/23.htm">World English Bible</a> When the governor had read it, he asked what province he was from. When he understood that he was from Cilicia, he said, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the governor having read [it], and inquired of what province he is, and understood that [he is] from Cilicia; <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having read it and having asked what province he is from, and having learned that he is from Cilicia, <a href="/ylt/acts/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the governor having read it, and inquired of what province he is, and understood that he is from Cilicia; <a href="/slt/acts/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the leader having read, and asked of what province he is, and having understood from Cilicia;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he had read it, and had asked of what province he was, and understood that he was of Cilicia; <a href="/cpdv/acts/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he had read it and had asked which province he was from, realizing that he was from Cilicia, he said: <a href="/nabre/acts/23.htm">New American Bible</a> When he had read it and asked to what province he belonged, and learned that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On reading the letter, he asked what province he belonged to, and when he learned that he was from Cilicia,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the governor had read the letter, he asked Paul of what province he was. And when he learned that he was of Ci-li’cia; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when he read the letter, he was asking him from which province he was, and when he learned that he was from Qiliqia,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when he had read the letter, he inquired to what province he belonged. And learning that he was from Cilicia, he said: <a href="/godbey/acts/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having read, and made inquiry of what jurisdiction, <a href="/haweis/acts/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then when the governor had read it, and asked of what province he was, and understood he was of Cilicia; <a href="/mace/acts/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The governour having read the letter, ask'd Paul of what province he was, and being inform'd he was of Cilicia, you shall be heard, <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Felix, after reading the letter, inquired from what province he was; and being told "from Cilicia," <a href="/worrell/acts/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having read it, he asked of what province he was. And, learning that he was from Cilicia, <a href="/worsley/acts/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when the governor had read the letter, and asked of what province he was; being informed that he was of Cilicia, he said, <a href="/parallel/acts/23-34.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=7978" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Paul Sent to Felix</a> …33When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him. 34<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/314.htm" title="314: Anagnous (V-APA-NMS) -- To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read.">The governor read the letter</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1905.htm" title="1905: eperōtēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.">asked</a> <a href="/greek/4169.htm" title="4169: poias (IPro-GFS) -- Of what sort. From the base of pou and hoios; individualizing interrogative what sort of, or which one.">what</a> <a href="/greek/1885.htm" title="1885: eparcheias (N-GFS) -- Sphere of duty, province. From a compound of epi and archo; a special region of government, i.e. A Roman pr?Fecture.">province</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">Paul was</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4441.htm" title="4441: pythomenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To ask, inquire, ascertain by inquiry, understand. ">Learning</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">he was from</a> <a href="/greek/2791.htm" title="2791: Kilikias (N-GFS) -- Probably of foreign origin; Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor.">Cilicia,</a> 35he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.…<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/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/22-3.htm">Acts 22:3</a> “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1-12</a> Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, / where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus / to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. ... <a href="/acts/9-11.htm">Acts 9:11</a> “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1-32</a> Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: / “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews, / especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently. ... <a href="/acts/28-17.htm">Acts 28:17-20</a> After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. / They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me. / But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation. ... <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Acts 24:1-27</a> Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. / When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. / In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude. ... <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Acts 27:1-2</a> When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment. / We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us. <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12-17</a> While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat. / “This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said. / 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. ... <a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Acts 16:37-39</a> 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. / They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city. <a href="/acts/13-4.htm">Acts 13:4-12</a> So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. / When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper. / They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, ... <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22-29</a> Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers, / and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. / It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said. ... <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Acts 11:19-26</a> Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews. / But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. / The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. ... <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19-28</a> Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. / But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe. / They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia;he asked.<a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1</a> Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.<a href="/esther/1-1.htm">Esther 1:1</a> Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)<a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Esther 8:9</a> Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.Cilicia.<a href="/acts/15-41.htm">Acts 15:41</a> And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.<a href="/acts/21-39.htm">Acts 21:39</a> But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Belonged</a> <a href="/acts/22-3.htm">Cilicia</a> <a href="/acts/21-39.htm">Cili'cia</a> <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Country</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Eparchy</a> <a href="/acts/23-26.htm">Felix</a> <a href="/acts/23-33.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/acts/23-33.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Part</a> <a href="/acts/21-27.htm">Province</a> <a href="/acts/15-31.htm">Read</a> <a href="/acts/15-31.htm">Reading</a> <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Understood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Belonged</a> <a href="/acts/27-5.htm">Cilicia</a> <a href="/acts/27-5.htm">Cili'cia</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Country</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Eparchy</a> <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Felix</a> <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/romans/2-29.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Part</a> <a href="/acts/24-18.htm">Province</a> <a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Read</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-13.htm">Reading</a> <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Understood</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 23</div>1. <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">As Paul pleads his cause,</a> 2. <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Ananias commands them to strike him.</a> 7. <a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Dissension among his accusers.</a> 11. <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">God encourages him.</a> 14. <a href="/acts/23-14.htm">The Jews' vow to kill Paul,</a> 20. <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">is declared unto the chief captain.</a> 27. <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">He sends him to Felix the governor.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The governor read the letter The governor referred to here is Antonius Felix, the Roman procurator of Judea. Letters were a common means of communication in the Roman Empire, especially for official matters. This letter was from Claudius Lysias, the Roman commander in Jerusalem, explaining the situation with Paul. The act of reading the letter indicates the Roman practice of thorough legal procedures, ensuring that the governor was informed of the circumstances before making any decisions.and asked what province Paul was from. Roman governance was organized into provinces, each with its own legal jurisdiction. By asking about Paul's province, Felix was determining the appropriate legal authority over Paul's case. This reflects the Roman legal system's complexity and the importance of jurisdiction. It also highlights the Roman concern for legal propriety and the rights of Roman citizens, which Paul was.Learning that he was from Cilicia, Cilicia was a Roman province in what is now modern-day Turkey. It was known for its strategic location and as a center of commerce and culture. Tarsus, Paul's birthplace, was a prominent city in Cilicia, known for its educational institutions. By identifying Paul as a Cilician, Felix recognized him as a Roman citizen, which afforded Paul certain legal protections and privileges. This detail underscores the providential care in Paul's life, as his Roman citizenship played a crucial role in his missionary journeys and legal defenses.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_governor.htm">The Governor</a> This refers to the Roman governor, Antonius Felix, who was the procurator of Judea at the time. He was responsible for maintaining law and order and had the authority to hear legal cases. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The Apostle Paul, a key figure in the early Christian church, who was being held in custody due to accusations from Jewish leaders. He was a Roman citizen, which afforded him certain legal protections. 3. <a href="/topical/c/cilicia.htm">Cilicia</a> A Roman province in Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. Paul was from Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, which played a role in his legal rights as a Roman citizen. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_letter.htm">The Letter</a> This refers to the letter written by Claudius Lysias, the Roman commander, to Governor Felix. The letter explained the circumstances of Paul's arrest and the charges against him. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_inquiry.htm">The Inquiry</a> The governor's inquiry about Paul's province was a procedural step to determine jurisdiction and the appropriate legal process for handling Paul's case.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_citizenship.htm">The Importance of Citizenship</a> Paul's Roman citizenship played a crucial role in his legal protection and the unfolding of God's plan for his ministry. As Christians, we can reflect on our dual citizenship—earthly and heavenly—and how it influences our lives and witness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_legal_matters.htm">God's Sovereignty in Legal Matters</a> The legal proceedings surrounding Paul demonstrate God's sovereignty and providence. Even in complex legal situations, God is at work to fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_navigating_authority.htm">Wisdom in Navigating Authority</a> Paul wisely used his rights as a Roman citizen to navigate the legal system. Christians are called to be wise and discerning in how they interact with authorities, using their rights and freedoms to advance the Gospel. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_accusation.htm">Courage in the Face of Accusation</a> Despite facing false accusations, Paul remained steadfast in his mission. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their faith, trusting God amidst trials and opposition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 23</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_universal_church_of_god.htm">What is the timeline of Paul's life events?</a> <a href="/q/acts_23__is_claudius_lysias_accurate.htm">Acts 23 - Are the Roman legal procedures and the role of the commander, Claudius Lysias, accurately portrayed compared to known historical records?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_acts.htm">What are the key events in the Book of Acts?</a> <a href="/q/is_luke's_acts_26_30-32_account_reliable.htm">How reliable is Luke's account of Paul's defense in Acts 26:30-32, given the limited external historical 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>(34) He asked of what province he was.--The question was a natural one for a procurator of Judaea to ask as to any prisoner brought before him. (Comp. Pilate's question in <a href="/luke/23-6.htm" title="When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.">Luke 23:6</a>.) It does not appear why Felix was ready to take cognisance of a matter which apparently, to judge by the precedent set by Pilate, belonged to the jurisdiction of another. Perhaps he had no motive for conciliating the favour of the governor of Cilicia, or thought that the nature of the accusation over-ruled the nationality of the accused.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 34. - He for the governor, A.V. and T.R.; it for the fetter, A.V. Province; ἐπαρχία, only here and in <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1</a>. A general word for a government, most properly applied to an imperial province. <a href="/commentaries/acts/23-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[The governor] read [the letter] Ἀναγνοὺς (Anagnous) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_314.htm">Strong's 314: </a> To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. asked ἐπερωτήσας (eperōtēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1905.htm">Strong's 1905: </a> To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek. what ποίας (poias) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4169.htm">Strong's 4169: </a> Of what sort. From the base of pou and hoios; individualizing interrogative what sort of, or which one. province ἐπαρχείας (eparcheias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1885.htm">Strong's 1885: </a> Sphere of duty, province. From a compound of epi and archo; a special region of government, i.e. A Roman pr?Fecture. [Paul] was ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. from. ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. Learning πυθόμενος (pythomenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4441.htm">Strong's 4441: </a> To ask, inquire, ascertain by inquiry, understand. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [he was] from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. Cilicia, Κιλικίας (Kilikias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2791.htm">Strong's 2791: </a> Probably of foreign origin; Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/23-34.htm">Acts 23:34 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/23-34.htm">Acts 23:34 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/23-34.htm">Acts 23:34 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/23-34.htm">Acts 23:34 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/23-34.htm">Acts 23:34 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/23-34.htm">Acts 23:34 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/23-34.htm">Acts 23:34 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/23-34.htm">Acts 23:34 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/23-34.htm">Acts 23:34 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/23-34.htm">Acts 23:34 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/23-34.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 23:34 When the governor had read it he (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/23-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 23:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 23:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/23-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 23:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 23:35" /></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>