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So the next day he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the members of the Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul and had him stand before them. <a href="/nlt/acts/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> The next day the commander ordered the leading priests into session with the Jewish high council. He wanted to find out what the trouble was all about, so he released Paul to have him stand before them. <a href="/esv/acts/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> But on the next day, desiring to know the real reason why he was being accused by the Jews, he unbound him and commanded the chief priests and all the council to meet, and he brought Paul down and set him before them. <a href="/bsb/acts/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/acts/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And on the next day, desiring to know for certain why he is accused by the Jews, he unbound him and commanded the chief priests and the whole council to assemble. And having brought down Paul, he set him among them. <a href="/kjv/acts/22.htm">King James Bible</a> On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them. <a href="/nkjv/acts/22.htm">New King James Version</a> The next day, because he wanted to know for certain why he was accused by the Jews, he released him from his bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down and set him before them. <a href="/nasb_/acts/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now on the next day, wanting to know for certain why Paul had been accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the Council to assemble, and he brought Paul down and placed him before them. <a href="/nasb/acts/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> But on the next day, wishing to know for certain why he had been accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the Council to assemble, and brought Paul down and set him before them. <a href="/nasb77/acts/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But on the next day, wishing to know for certain why he had been accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the Council to assemble, and brought Paul down and set him before them. <a href="/lsb/acts/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But on the next day, wishing to know for certain why he had been accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin to come together, and brought Paul down and set him before them. <a href="/amp/acts/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But on the next day, wanting to know the real reason why Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) to assemble; and brought Paul down and presented him before them. <a href="/csb/acts/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The next day, since he wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him and instructed the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin to convene. He brought Paul down and placed him before them. <a href="/hcsb/acts/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The next day, since he wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him and instructed the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin to convene. Then he brought Paul down and placed him before them. <a href="/asv/acts/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> But on the morrow, desiring to know the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him, and commanded the chief priests and all the council to come together, and brought Paul down and set him before them. <a href="/cev/acts/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The next day the commander wanted to know the real reason why the Jewish leaders had brought charges against Paul. So he had Paul's chains removed, and he ordered the chief priests and the whole council to meet. Then he had Paul led in and made him stand in front of them. <a href="/erv/acts/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> But on the morrow, desiring to know the certainty, wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him, and commanded the chief priests and all the council to come together, and brought Paul down, and set him before them. <a href="/gwt/acts/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The officer wanted to find out exactly what accusation the Jews had against Paul. So the officer released Paul the next day and ordered the chief priests and the entire Jewish council to meet. Then the officer brought Paul and had him stand in front of them. <a href="/gnt/acts/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> The commander wanted to find out for sure what the Jews were accusing Paul of; so the next day he had Paul's chains taken off and ordered the chief priests and the whole Council to meet. Then he took Paul and made him stand before them. <a href="/isv/acts/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> The next day, since the tribune wanted to find out exactly what Paul was being accused of by the Jews, he released him and ordered the high priests and the entire Council to meet. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them. <a href="/msb/acts/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him from the bonds and ordered the chief priests and their whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them. <a href="/net/acts/22.htm">NET Bible</a> The next day, because the commanding officer wanted to know the true reason Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole council to assemble. He then brought Paul down and had him stand before them. <a href="/nheb/acts/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But on the next day, desiring to know the truth about why he was accused by the Jews, he freed him, and commanded the chief priests and all the council to come together, and brought Paul down and set him before them. <a href="/wbt/acts/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty why he was accused by the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them. <a href="/wey/acts/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The next day, wishing to know exactly what charge was being brought against him by the Jews, the Tribune ordered his chains to be removed; and, having sent word to the High Priests and all the Sanhedrin to assemble, he brought Paul down and made him stand before them. <a href="/web/acts/22.htm">World English Bible</a> But on the next day, desiring to know the truth about why he was accused by the Jews, he freed him from the bonds and commanded the chief priests and all the council to come together, and brought Paul down and set him before them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the next day, intending to know the certainty for what reason he is accused by the Jews, he loosed him from the bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their Sanhedrin to come, and having brought down Paul, he set [him] before them. <a href="/blb/acts/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And on the next day, desiring to know for certain why he is accused by the Jews, he unbound him and commanded the chief priests and the whole council to assemble. And having brought down Paul, he set him among them. <a href="/ylt/acts/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and on the morrow, intending to know the certainty wherefore he is accused by the Jews, he did loose him from the bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their sanhedrim to come, and having brought down Paul, he set him before them. <a href="/slt/acts/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And on the morrow, wishing to know the certainty that why he was accused by the Jews, he loosed him from bonds, and commanded the chief priests and the whole of their council to come, and having brought down Paul, he set him among them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But on the next day, meaning to know more diligently for what cause he was accused by the Jews, he loosed him, and commanded the priests to come together, and all the council: and bringing forth Paul, he set him before them. <a href="/cpdv/acts/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But on the next day, wanting to discover more diligently what the reason was that he was accused by the Jews, he released him, and he ordered the priests to convene, with the entire council. And, producing Paul, he stationed him among them. <a href="/nabre/acts/22.htm">New American Bible</a> The next day, wishing to determine the truth about why he was being accused by the Jews, he freed him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to convene. Then he brought Paul down and made him stand before them. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Since he wanted to find out what Paul was being accused of by the Jews, the next day he released him and ordered the chief priests and the entire council to meet. He brought Paul down and had him stand before them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The next day, because he desired to know the truthfulness of the charges which the Jews had brought against Paul, he unbound him and commanded the high priests and all their council to appear before him, and he took Paul and brought him down, and set him before them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the next day, he had wanted to really know what the accusation was that the Jews had brought against him, and he released him and he had commanded The Chief Priests and all The Council of their Rulers to come, and he led Paulus and brought him down and stood him in the midst of them. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And, on the next day, wishing to know certainly why he was accused by the Jews, he loosed him, and commanded the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin to meet together. And he brought Paul down, and placed him before them. <a href="/godbey/acts/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And on the following day, wishing to know the certainty as to what he is accused of by the Jews, he loosed him, and commanded the chief priests and all the sanhedrin to come together, and leading down Paul, he placed him in their midst. <a href="/haweis/acts/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So on the morrow, desirous to know of a certainty what it was of which he was accused by the Jews, he loosed him from the bonds, and commanded the high-priest and all the sanhedrim to appear, and bringing Paul down, set him before them.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as he was resolv'd to know for certain, the next day, what the Jews laid to his charge, he took off his chains, and summon'd the chief priests, and the council to appear, when Paul was brought, and presented before them. <a href="/wey/acts/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The next day, wishing to know exactly what charge was being brought against him by the Jews, the Tribune ordered his chains to be removed; and, having sent word to the High Priests and all the Sanhedrin to assemble, he brought Paul down and made him stand before them. <a href="/worrell/acts/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, on the morrow, wishing to know the certainty, wherefore he was accused by the Jews, he released him, and gave orders that the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin should assemble together; and, bringing Paul down, he set him among them. <a href="/worsley/acts/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And on the morrow, desiring to know for certain what he was accused of by the Jews, he loosed him from his bonds, and ordered the chief priests and all their council to attend; and he brought down Paul, and set him before them: <a href="/parallel/acts/22-30.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=7622" 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/22.htm">Paul the Roman Citizen</a> …29Then those who were about to interrogate Paul stepped back, and the commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put a Roman citizen in chains. 30<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/1887.htm" title="1887: epaurion (Adv) -- Tomorrow. From epi and aurion; occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. to-morrow.">next day the commander,</a> <a href="/greek/1014.htm" title="1014: boulomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to will, i.e. be willing.">wanting</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: gnōnai (V-ANA) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">to learn</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/804.htm" title="804: asphales (Adj-ANS) -- (lit: unfailing), safe, reliable, trustworthy, certain, sure. Secure.">the real reason</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2723.htm" title="2723: katēgoreitai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To accuse, charge, prosecute. From kategoros; to be a plaintiff, i.e. To charge with some offence.">Paul was accused</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews,</a> <a href="/greek/3089.htm" title="3089: elysen (V-AIA-3S) -- A primary verb; to loosen.">released</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.">him</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2753.htm" title="2753: ekeleusen (V-AIA-3S) -- To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; hail; to incite by word, i.e. Order.">ordered</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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/749.htm" title="749: archiereis (N-AMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pan (Adj-ANS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/4892.htm" title="4892: synedrion (N-ANS) -- A council, tribunal; the Sanhedrin, the meeting place of the Sanhedrin. ">Sanhedrin</a> <a href="/greek/4905.htm" title="4905: synelthein (V-ANA) -- From sun and erchomai; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or, cohabit.">to assemble.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2609.htm" title="2609: katagagōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From kata and ago; to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel.">he brought</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulon (N-AMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul down</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: estēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">and had him stand</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">before</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> <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/23-6.htm">Acts 23:6-10</a> Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. It is because of my hope in the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.” / As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. / For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection nor angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all. ... <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Acts 21:30-36</a> The whole city was stirred up, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut. / While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil. / Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. ... <a href="/acts/24-20.htm">Acts 24:20-21</a> Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin, / unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’” <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7-8</a> When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove. / Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.” <a href="/acts/26-5.htm">Acts 26:5-6</a> They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I lived as a Pharisee, adhering to the strictest sect of our religion. / And now I stand on trial because of my hope in the promise that God made to our fathers, <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15-16</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. / I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.” <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12-16</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/25-10.htm">Acts 25:10-11</a> Paul replied, “I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. / If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!” <a href="/acts/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/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12-14</a> So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” <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/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33-34</a> The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people. / But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” <a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22-23</a> And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Acts 23:1-5</a> Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.” / At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. / Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck.” ... <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Acts 24:10-13</a> 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. / Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty why he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.because.<a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Acts 21:11,33</a> And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles… <a href="/acts/23-28.htm">Acts 23:28</a> And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council:<a href="/acts/26-29.htm">Acts 26:29</a> And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.commanded.<a href="/acts/22-5.htm">Acts 22:5</a> As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.<a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Acts 5:21</a> And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.<a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Acts 23:15</a> Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would inquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Assemble</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/acts/22-5.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/acts/21-34.htm">Certainty</a> <a href="/acts/22-29.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/acts/16-24.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/acts/22-29.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/22-5.htm">Council</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Exactly</a> <a href="/acts/13-39.htm">Freed</a> <a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Loosed</a> <a href="/acts/21-18.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/acts/22-29.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/19-14.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/acts/6-15.htm">Sanhedrin</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/22-29.htm">Tribune</a> <a href="/acts/21-34.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/acts/22-22.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/23-28.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-18.htm">Assemble</a> <a href="/acts/27-40.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/acts/23-29.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/acts/23-28.htm">Certainty</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/acts/23-28.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Council</a> <a href="/acts/23-28.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Exactly</a> <a href="/romans/6-7.htm">Freed</a> <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/27-40.htm">Loosed</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/23-14.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Sanhedrin</a> <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Tribune</a> <a href="/acts/24-8.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/acts/23-28.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/acts/23-16.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 22</div>1. <a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Paul declares how he was converted to the faith,</a> 17. <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">and called to his apostleship.</a> 22. <a href="/acts/22-22.htm">At the very mentioning of the Gentiles the people exclaim on him.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">He would have been scourged;</a> 25. <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">but claiming the privilege of a Roman, he escapes.</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/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>The next day This phrase indicates the immediacy and urgency of the situation. The events are unfolding quickly, reflecting the tension and importance of the matter at hand. In the context of Acts, this follows Paul's arrest and the uproar in Jerusalem, highlighting the rapid progression of events.the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, The commander, or tribune, is a Roman official responsible for maintaining order. His desire to understand the true nature of the accusations against Paul shows a commitment to justice, a Roman virtue. This reflects the Roman legal system's emphasis on due process, contrasting with the often tumultuous and biased proceedings Paul faced from his own people.released him Paul's release from chains signifies a temporary reprieve and a shift in the legal proceedings. This act underscores the Roman practice of ensuring a fair hearing, as Paul was a Roman citizen. It also foreshadows the continued protection Paul would receive under Roman custody, which ultimately aids in the spread of the Gospel.and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. The Sanhedrin was the highest Jewish council in Jerusalem, consisting of chief priests, elders, and scribes. This assembly is significant as it places Paul before the religious authorities of his own people, echoing the trials of Jesus. The involvement of the Sanhedrin highlights the religious and political tensions of the time, as well as the deep divisions within Judaism regarding the message of Christ.Then he brought Paul down This phrase indicates a physical movement, likely from the Roman barracks to the place where the Sanhedrin met. It symbolizes Paul's transition from Roman protection to facing his accusers, reminiscent of Jesus being brought before the Jewish leaders.and had him stand before them. Standing before the Sanhedrin places Paul in a position of defense, similar to a courtroom setting. This posture is one of both vulnerability and testimony, as Paul is given the opportunity to speak. It reflects the biblical theme of standing firm in faith amidst trials, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13</a>, and prefigures Paul's continued witness to the Gospel despite opposition.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_commander.htm">The Commander (Chiliarchos)</a> A Roman military officer in charge of a cohort, who seeks to understand the accusations against Paul. His actions reflect Roman legal procedures and a desire for justice. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul (Saul of Tarsus)</a> A key figure in the early Christian church, formerly a persecutor of Christians, now a devoted apostle. His Roman citizenship plays a crucial role in his legal proceedings. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a> Referring to the Jewish leaders and people who accused Paul, reflecting the tension between early Christians and Jewish authorities. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_chief_priests_and_the_sanhedrin.htm">The Chief Priests and the Sanhedrin</a> The Jewish religious council responsible for religious and some civil matters. Their assembly signifies the seriousness of the accusations against Paul. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, a central location for Jewish worship and early Christian activity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_truth.htm">The Pursuit of Truth</a> The commander's actions demonstrate a commitment to uncovering the truth. As Christians, we are called to seek truth in all situations, aligning with biblical principles. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_adversity.htm">Courage in Adversity</a> Paul's willingness to stand before the Sanhedrin exemplifies courage. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their faith, even when facing opposition. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_citizenship.htm">The Role of Citizenship</a> Paul's Roman citizenship provides him protection and rights. This reminds Christians of the dual citizenship we hold—earthly and heavenly—and the responsibilities and privileges of each. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Despite the accusations, God uses these events to further His purposes. Trusting in God's sovereignty can bring peace amidst trials. <a href="/topical/e/engagement_with_authority.htm">Engagement with Authority</a> Paul's respectful engagement with Roman and Jewish authorities models how Christians can interact with secular and religious leaders today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 22</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/what_does_the_bible_say_on_sin_ignorance.htm">Who were the three biblical men named Ananias?</a> <a href="/q/what_led_to_paul's_imprisonment.htm">What led to Paul's imprisonment?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_three_ananias_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the three biblical men named Ananias?</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>(30) Because he would have known the certainty . . .--Better, wishing to know the certain fact, namely, why he was accused. Failing to get the information by the process of torturing the prisoner, the chiliarch now has recourse to the other alternative of getting a formal declaration from the Sanhedrin, as the chief representative body of the Jews. As yet, it will be remembered, they had taken no official action in the proceedings, and the chief captain had heard only the clamours of the crowd.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - But on for on, A.V.; desiring to know for because he would have known, A.V.; loosed him for loosed him from his bands, A.V. and T.R.; the council for their council, A.V. and T.R.; to come together for to appear, A.V. and T.R. Brought Paul down; from the castle to the council-room below, either to the hall Gazith or to some other place of meeting. Lysias probably still kept Paul a prisoner through the night, on account of the excited state of the people. <a href="/commentaries/acts/22-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The Τῇ (Tē) Article - Dative Feminine 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. next day [the commander], ἐπαύριον (epaurion) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1887.htm">Strong's 1887: </a> Tomorrow. From epi and aurion; occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. to-morrow. wanting βουλόμενος (boulomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1014.htm">Strong's 1014: </a> To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to 'will, ' i.e. be willing. to learn γνῶναι (gnōnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. the real reason ἀσφαλὲς (asphales) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_804.htm">Strong's 804: </a> (lit: unfailing), safe, reliable, trustworthy, certain, sure. Secure. [Paul] was accused κατηγορεῖται (katēgoreitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2723.htm">Strong's 2723: </a> To accuse, charge, prosecute. From kategoros; to be a plaintiff, i.e. To charge with some offence. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <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. Jews, Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. released ἔλυσεν (elysen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3089.htm">Strong's 3089: </a> A primary verb; to 'loosen'. him αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. ordered ἐκέλευσεν (ekeleusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2753.htm">Strong's 2753: </a> To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; 'hail'; to incite by word, i.e. Order. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. chief priests ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter 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. whole πᾶν (pan) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. Sanhedrin συνέδριον (synedrion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4892.htm">Strong's 4892: </a> A council, tribunal; the Sanhedrin, the meeting place of the Sanhedrin. to assemble. συνελθεῖν (synelthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4905.htm">Strong's 4905: </a> From sun and erchomai; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or, cohabit. Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he brought καταγαγὼν (katagagōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2609.htm">Strong's 2609: </a> From kata and ago; to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel. Paul {down} Παῦλον (Paulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. and had him stand ἔστησεν (estēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. before εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. them. αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <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/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 22:30 But on the next day desiring (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/22-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 22:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 22:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/23-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 23:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 23:1" /></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>