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He has something important to tell him.” <a href="/esv/acts/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the tribune, for he has something to tell him.” <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.” <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Paul, having summoned one of the centurions, was saying, "Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him." <a href="/kjv/acts/23.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him. <a href="/nkjv/acts/23.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to tell him.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Paul called one of the centurions to himself and said, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.” <a href="/nasb/acts/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, &#8220Lead this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, “Lead this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.” <a href="/lsb/acts/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, “Lead this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.” <a href="/amp/acts/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Paul, calling in one of the centurions, said, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to tell him.” <a href="/csb/acts/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander, because he has something to report to him.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, &#8220Take this young man to the commander, because he has something to report to him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Paul called unto him one of the centurions, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain; for he hath something to tell him. <a href="/cev/acts/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So Paul said to one of the army officers, "Take this young man to the commander. He has something to tell him." <a href="/erv/acts/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Paul called unto him one of the centurions, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath something to tell him. <a href="/gwt/acts/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Paul called one of the sergeants and told him, "Take this young man to the officer. He has something to tell him." <a href="/gnt/acts/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Paul called one of the officers and said to him, "Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him." <a href="/isv/acts/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the tribune, because he has something to tell him." <a href="/msb/acts/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, ?Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.? <a href="/net/acts/23.htm">NET Bible</a> Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to report to him." <a href="/nheb/acts/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Paul summoned one of the centurions, and said, "Bring this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to tell him." <a href="/wbt/acts/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Paul called one of the centurions to him, and said, Bring this young man to the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him. <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and Paul called one of the Captains and said, "Take this young man to the Tribune, for he has information to give him." <a href="/web/acts/23.htm">World English Bible</a> Paul summoned one of the centurions and said, “Bring this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to tell him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Paul having called near one of the centurions, said, “Lead this young man to the chief captain, for he has something to tell him.” <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Paul, having summoned one of the centurions, was saying, "Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him." <a href="/ylt/acts/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Paul having called near one of the centurions, said, 'This young man lead unto the chief captain, for he hath something to tell him.' <a href="/slt/acts/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Paul having called one of the centurions, said, Bring this young man to the captain of a thousand; for he has something to announce to him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Paul, calling to him one of the centurions, said: Bring this young man to the tribune, for he hath some thing to tell him. <a href="/cpdv/acts/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Paul, calling to him one of the centurions, said: “Lead this young man to the tribune. For he has something to tell him.” <a href="/nabre/acts/23.htm">New American Bible</a> Paul then called one of the centurions and requested, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to report to him.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the tribune, for he has something to report to him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Paul sent for and called one of the centurions, and said, Take this young man to the captain, for he has something to tell him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Paulus sent and called one of the Centurions and said to him, “Escort this young man to the Chiliarch, for he has something to tell him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Paul called one of the centurions to him, and said: Conduct this young man to the officer, for he has something to tell him. <a href="/godbey/acts/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Paul, having called one of the centurions, said, Lead this young man to the chiliarch: for he has something to tell him. <a href="/haweis/acts/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Paul calling to him one of the centurions, said, Carry this young man to the tribune: for he hath something to communicate to him. <a href="/mace/acts/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who having sent for one of the centurions, said, introduce this young man to the tribune, for he has something to communicate to him. <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and Paul called one of the Captains and said, "Take this young man to the Tribune, for he has information to give him." <a href="/worrell/acts/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Paul, calling to himself one of the centurions, said, "Bring this young man to the chief captain; for he has something to tell him," <a href="/worsley/acts/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Paul called one of the centurions to him, and said, Introduce this young man to the tribune; for he hath something to tell him. <a href="/parallel/acts/23-17.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=7825" 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">The Plot to Kill Paul</a> …16But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul. 17<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</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/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/4341.htm" title="4341: proskalesamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite.">called</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hena (Adj-AMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</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.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1543.htm" title="1543: hekatontarchōn (N-GMP) -- A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men.">centurions</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.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/520.htm" title="520: apage (V-PMA-2S) -- To lead, carry, take away; met: To be led astray, seduced. From apo and ago; to take off.">“Take</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touton (DPro-AMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</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/3494.htm" title="3494: neanian (N-AMS) -- A young man, youth; a man in his prime (used even of a man of 40). From a derivative of neos; a youth.">young man</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5506.htm" title="5506: chiliarchon (N-AMS) -- A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers">commander;</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">he has</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">something</a> <a href="/greek/518.htm" title="518: apangeilai (V-ANA) -- To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.">to tell</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.">him.”</a> 18So the centurion took him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner sent and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you.”…<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/22-25.htm">Acts 22:25-29</a> But as they stretched him out to strap him down, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it lawful for you to flog a Roman citizen without a trial?” / 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.” / The commander went to Paul and asked, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” “Yes,” he answered. ... <a href="/acts/21-33.htm">Acts 21:33-40</a> The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done. / Some in the crowd were shouting one thing, and some another. And since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. / When Paul reached the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob. ... <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Acts 24:22-23</a> Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.” / He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs. <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Acts 25:4-5</a> But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon. / So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.” <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/26-31.htm">Acts 26:31-32</a> On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16</a> When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him. <a href="/acts/16-37.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/19-21.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/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/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/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30-31</a> Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16-18</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. / But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. / On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. <a href="/luke/21-12.htm">Luke 21:12-15</a> But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors. / This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses. / So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves. ... <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-4</a> Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Paul called one of the centurions to him, and said, Bring this young man to the chief captain: for he has a certain thing to tell him.one.<a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Acts 23:23</a> And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night;<a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Acts 22:26</a> When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman.<a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Proverbs 22:3</a> A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/luke/22-52.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/acts/21-32.htm">Centurions</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/22-29.htm">Chiliarch</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/acts/21-36.htm">Him</a> <a href="/acts/9-24.htm">Information</a> <a href="/acts/14-12.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/acts/23-16.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/acts/23-16.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Report</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Something</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Tribune</a> <a href="/acts/20-12.htm">Young</a> <a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Centurions</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Chiliarch</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Him</a> <a href="/acts/23-22.htm">Information</a> <a href="/romans/14-15.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Report</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Something</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Tribune</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Young</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Youth</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>Then Paul called one of the centurions Paul, a Roman citizen, was under the protection of Roman law, which allowed him certain privileges, including the ability to communicate with Roman soldiers. The centurion, a commander of approximately 100 soldiers, was a key figure in maintaining order. This reflects the Roman military structure and the respect Paul commanded even while in custody. The presence of centurions in the New Testament often highlights the intersection of Roman authority and the early Christian movement, as seen in other passages like <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a> with Cornelius.and said, “Take this young man to the commander; The young man referred to here is Paul's nephew, who had overheard a plot against Paul. The term "young man" suggests he was likely a teenager or young adult. The commander, or tribune, was Claudius Lysias, who had authority over the Roman cohort in Jerusalem. This action underscores the importance of family ties and the providence of God in protecting Paul. It also illustrates the strategic use of Roman legal channels by early Christians to ensure justice and safety.he has something to tell him.” Paul's request indicates the urgency and seriousness of the situation. The message was about a conspiracy to kill Paul, which highlights the intense opposition he faced from Jewish leaders. This moment is pivotal in the narrative of Acts, as it leads to Paul's eventual transfer to Caesarea and his journey to Rome, fulfilling God's promise that Paul would testify in Rome (<a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a>). It also demonstrates the theme of divine protection and guidance throughout Paul's ministry, as seen in other instances where God intervenes to preserve His messengers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is under Roman custody in Jerusalem. He is a central figure in the early Christian church and is known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_centurion.htm">The Centurion</a> A Roman officer in charge of a hundred soldiers. He is a part of the Roman military presence in Jerusalem, tasked with maintaining order. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_young_man.htm">The Young Man</a> Paul's nephew, who has overheard a plot against Paul and is bringing this information to the authorities. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_commander.htm">The Commander (Tribune)</a> The Roman officer in charge of the garrison in Jerusalem. He plays a crucial role in protecting Paul from the Jewish plot against him. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, a significant location for both Jewish and early Christian history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a> God's hand is evident in orchestrating events to protect Paul. We can trust that God is sovereign and works through circumstances to fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_obedience.htm">Courage and Obedience</a> Paul's nephew shows courage in bringing the information to Paul and the authorities. We are called to act courageously and obediently when God reveals something important to us. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_authority.htm">The Role of Authority</a> The Roman authorities, though not believers, are used by God to protect Paul. This teaches us that God can use secular authorities to accomplish His will. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> Paul relies on his community, including his family, for support and protection. We should value and nurture our Christian community for mutual support.<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/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_are_biblical_garments_of_skin.htm">What is unknowingly worshiping according to the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/most_accurate_bible_translation.htm">What is the meaning of 'Spirit of the Law'?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_household_salvation_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about household salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - And for then, A.V.; called unto him one, etc., for called one, etc., unto him, A.V.; something for a certain thing, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/23-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative 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. called προσκαλεσάμενος (proskalesamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4341.htm">Strong's 4341: </a> To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite. one ἕνα (hena) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of 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. centurions ἑκατονταρχῶν (hekatontarchōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1543.htm">Strong's 1543: </a> A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men. [and] said, ἔφη (ephē) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> 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. “Take ἄπαγε (apage) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> To lead, carry, take away; met: To be led astray, seduced. From apo and ago; to take off. this τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. young man νεανίαν (neanian) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3494.htm">Strong's 3494: </a> A young man, youth; a man in his prime (used even of a man of 40). From a derivative of neos; a youth. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. commander; χιλίαρχον (chiliarchon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5506.htm">Strong's 5506: </a> A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers he has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. something τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. to tell ἀπαγγεῖλαί (apangeilai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce. him.” αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/23-17.htm">Acts 23:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/23-17.htm">Acts 23:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/23-17.htm">Acts 23:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/23-17.htm">Acts 23:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/23-17.htm">Acts 23:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/23-17.htm">Acts 23:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/23-17.htm">Acts 23:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/23-17.htm">Acts 23:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/23-17.htm">Acts 23:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/23-17.htm">Acts 23:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/23-17.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 23:17 Paul summoned one of the centurions (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/23-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 23:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 23:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/23-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 23:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 23:18" /></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>