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When I learned that he was a Roman citizen, I removed him to safety. <a href="/esv/acts/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them when I came upon them with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman citizen. <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen, <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> This man having been seized by the Jews and being about to be killed by them, having come up with the troop, I rescued him, having learned that he is a Roman. <a href="/kjv/acts/23.htm">King James Bible</a> This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman. <a href="/nkjv/acts/23.htm">New King James Version</a> This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. Coming with the troops I rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. <a href="/nasb_/acts/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When this man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them, I came up to them with the troops and rescued him, after learning that he was a Roman. <a href="/nasb/acts/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220When this man was arrested by the Jews and was about to be slain by them, I came up to them with the troops and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. <a href="/nasb77/acts/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “ <HL>When this man was arrested by the Jews and was about to be slain by them, I came upon them with the troops and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. <a href="/lsb/acts/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “When this man was arrested by the Jews and was about to be slain by them, I came up to them with the troops and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. <a href="/amp/acts/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> This man was seized [as a prisoner] by the Jews and was about to be killed by them, when I came upon him with the troops and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman citizen. <a href="/csb/acts/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When this man had been seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them, I arrived with my troops and rescued him because I learned that he is a Roman citizen. <a href="/hcsb/acts/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When this man had been seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them, I arrived with my troops and rescued him because I learned that he is a Roman citizen. <a href="/asv/acts/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> This man was seized by the Jews, and was about to be slain of them, when I came upon them with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. <a href="/cev/acts/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some Jews grabbed this man and were about to kill him. But when I found out that he was a Roman citizen, I took some soldiers and rescued him. <a href="/erv/acts/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> This man was seized by the Jews, and was about to be slain of them, when I came upon them with the soldiers, and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. <a href="/gwt/acts/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Jews had seized this man and were going to murder him. When I found out that he was a Roman citizen, I went with my soldiers to rescue him. <a href="/gnt/acts/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Jews seized this man and were about to kill him. I learned that he is a Roman citizen, so I went with my soldiers and rescued him. <a href="/isv/acts/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> This man had been seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them when I went with the guard and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman citizen. <a href="/msb/acts/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen, <a href="/net/acts/23.htm">NET Bible</a> This man was seized by the Jews and they were about to kill him, when I came up with the detachment and rescued him, because I had learned that he was a Roman citizen. <a href="/nheb/acts/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "This man was seized by the Jews, and was about to be killed by them, when I came with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. <a href="/wbt/acts/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> This man was taken by the Jews, and would have been killed by them: then I came with a body of soldiers, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman. <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This man Paul had been seized by the Jews, and they were on the point of killing him, when I came upon them with the troops and rescued him, for I had been informed that he was a Roman citizen. <a href="/web/acts/23.htm">World English Bible</a> “This man was seized by the Jews, and was about to be killed by them when I came with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> This man having been taken by the Jews, and being about to be killed by them—having come with the army, I rescued him, having learned that he is a Roman; <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> This man having been seized by the Jews and being about to be killed by them, having come up with the troop, I rescued him, having learned that he is a Roman. <a href="/ylt/acts/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> This man having been taken by the Jews, and being about to be killed by them -- having come with the soldiery, I rescued him, having learned that he is a Roman; <a href="/slt/acts/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> This man having been taken by the Jews, and being about to be killed by them: having stood with an army, I took him away, having learned that he is a Roman.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> This man being taken by the Jews, and ready to be killed by them, I rescued coming in with an army, understanding that he is a Roman: <a href="/cpdv/acts/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> This man, having been apprehended by the Jews and being about to be put to death by them, I rescued, overwhelming them with soldiers, since I realized that he is a Roman. <a href="/nabre/acts/23.htm">New American Bible</a> This man, seized by the Jews and about to be murdered by them, I rescued after intervening with my troops when I learned that he was a Roman citizen. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them, but when I had learned that he was a Roman citizen, I came with the guard and rescued him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> This man was seized by the Jews who intended to kill him: but I intervened with Roman soldiers and rescued him, when I understood he was a Roman citizen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “The Judeans seized this man so as to kill him, and I helped with the Romans and saved him when I learned that he is a Roman.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> This man was taken by the Jews, and was about to be killed by them. Then I went with soldiers, and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. <a href="/godbey/acts/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> This man, having been taken by the Jews, and being about to be put to death by them, having interposed with my army, I took out of their hands, having learned that he is a Roman: <a href="/haweis/acts/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> This person had been seized by the Jews, and was ready to be slain by them: but coming on them with the guard, I rescued him out of their hands, having understood that he was a Roman citizen. <a href="/mace/acts/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The Jews having seiz'd this man, were just upon the point to dispatch him, when I march'd with a body to his rescue; <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This man Paul had been seized by the Jews, and they were on the point of killing him, when I came upon them with the troops and rescued him, for I had been informed that he was a Roman citizen. <a href="/worrell/acts/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> This man having been arrested by the Jews, and being about to be killed by them, I, going down with the army, rescued; having heard that he was a Roman. <a href="/worsley/acts/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> This man being seized by the Jews, and about to be killed by them, I came upon them with some soldiers and rescued him: for I understand that he is a Roman. <a href="/parallel/acts/23-27.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=7918" 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> …26Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. 27<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/435.htm" title="435: andra (N-AMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">man</a> <a href="/greek/4815.htm" title="4815: syllēmphthenta (V-APP-AMS) -- From sun and lambano; to clasp, i.e. Seize; specially, to conceive; by implication, to aid.">was seized</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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hyp’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when)."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">they</a> <a href="/greek/3195.htm" title="3195: mellonta (V-PPA-AMS) -- A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.">were about</a> <a href="/greek/337.htm" title="337: anaireisthai (V-PNM/P) -- From ana and haireomai; to take up, i.e. Adopt; by implication, to take away, i.e. Abolish, murder.">to kill him</a> <a href="/greek/2186.htm" title="2186: epistas (V-APA-NMS) -- To stand by, be urgent, befall one (as of evil), be at hand, impend. From epi and histemi; to stand upon, i.e. Be present.">when I came</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">my</a> <a href="/greek/4753.htm" title="4753: strateumati (N-DNS) -- An army, detachment of troops. From strateuomai; an armament, i.e. a body of troops.">troops</a> <a href="/greek/1807.htm" title="1807: exeilamēn (V-AIM-1S) -- From ek and haireomai; actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release.">to rescue him.</a> <a href="/greek/3129.htm" title="3129: mathōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn.">For I had learned</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</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.">he is</a> <a href="/greek/4514.htm" title="4514: Rhōmaios (Adj-NMS) -- Roman; subst: a Roman citizen. From Rhome; Romaean, i.e. Roman.">a Roman citizen,</a> 28and since I wanted to understand their charges against him, I brought him down to their Sanhedrin.…<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/21-31.htm">Acts 21:31-33</a> 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. / The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done. <a href="/acts/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/24-7.htm">Acts 24:7-9</a> but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, / By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.” / The Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true. <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Acts 25:10-12</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!” / Then Festus conferred with his council and replied, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!” <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/28-17.htm">Acts 28:17-18</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. <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. ... <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a> Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. <a href="/john/18-12.htm">John 18:12-14</a> Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him. / They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. / Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people. <a href="/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12-16</a> From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” / When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha. / It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!” ... <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Matthew 27:1-2</a> When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death. / They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor. <a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Luke 23:1-4</a> Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate. / And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” / So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. ... <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Mark 15:1-5</a> Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. / So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things. ... <a href="/daniel/6-14.htm">Daniel 6:14-16</a> As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. / Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” / So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” <a href="/esther/8-8.htm">Esther 8:8-10</a> Now you may write in the king’s name as you please regarding the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. For a decree that is written in the name of the king and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.” / At once the royal scribes were summoned, and on the twenty-third day of the third month (the month of Sivan), they recorded all of Mordecai’s orders to the Jews and to the satraps, governors, and princes of the 127 provinces from India to Cush—writing to each province in its own script, to every people in their own language, and to the Jews in their own script and language. / Mordecai wrote in the name of King Xerxes and sealed it with the royal signet ring. He sent the documents by mounted couriers riding on swift horses bred from the royal mares.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman.was taken.<a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Acts 23:10</a> And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.<a href="/acts/21-31.htm">Acts 21:31-33</a> And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar… <a href="/acts/24-7.htm">Acts 24:7</a> But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,having.<a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Acts 22:25-29</a> And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/23-16.htm">Army</a> <a href="/acts/21-33.htm">Arrested</a> <a href="/acts/19-12.htm">Body</a> <a href="/acts/22-29.htm">Citizen</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/acts/23-22.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/acts/22-20.htm">Killing</a> <a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Learned</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Military</a> <a href="/acts/23-24.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/22-29.htm">Point</a> <a href="/acts/12-11.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/acts/22-29.htm">Roman</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/acts/7-25.htm">Understood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">Army</a> <a href="/acts/24-6.htm">Arrested</a> <a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Body</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-11.htm">Citizen</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/acts/27-42.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm">Killing</a> <a href="/acts/28-1.htm">Learned</a> <a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Military</a> <a href="/acts/23-31.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Point</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">Roman</a> <a href="/acts/24-6.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/acts/23-31.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/revelation/9-16.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/acts/23-34.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>This man was seized by the Jews In the context of <a href="/acts/23.htm">Acts 23</a>, "this man" refers to the Apostle Paul. Paul was a central figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. The Jews mentioned here were likely members of the Sanhedrin or other Jewish leaders in Jerusalem who opposed Paul's teachings about Jesus as the Messiah. This opposition was rooted in the belief that Paul's message contradicted traditional Jewish law and customs. The tension between Paul and the Jewish authorities highlights the early church's struggle to define its identity in relation to Judaism.and they were about to kill him The hostility towards Paul was intense, as evidenced by the fact that the Jews were on the verge of killing him. This reflects the severe persecution faced by early Christians, particularly those who, like Paul, were seen as challenging established religious norms. The threat to Paul's life underscores the danger of preaching the Gospel in a context where it was seen as heretical. This situation is reminiscent of the threats faced by other prophets in the Old Testament, such as Jeremiah, who also faced opposition for delivering God's message.when I came with my troops to rescue him The speaker here is Claudius Lysias, the Roman commander in Jerusalem. His intervention was crucial in saving Paul from immediate harm. The presence of Roman troops in Jerusalem was part of the broader Roman occupation of Judea, which often led to tensions between the occupying forces and the local population. The Roman military's role in maintaining order sometimes intersected with the early church's history, as seen in this instance. This rescue can be seen as part of God's providential care for Paul, ensuring his mission would continue.For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen Paul's Roman citizenship was a significant factor in his protection. Roman citizens had specific legal rights, including the right to a fair trial and protection from certain forms of punishment without due process. This status provided Paul with a level of security and legal recourse that was not available to non-citizens. The mention of his citizenship here highlights the intersection of divine providence and human legal systems in the unfolding of God's plan. It also serves as a reminder of the diverse backgrounds and identities present within the early church, which included both Jews and Gentiles, citizens and non-citizens.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who was seized by the Jews. He is a central figure in the New Testament, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a> A group of Jewish individuals who were attempting to kill Paul due to his teachings about Jesus Christ, which they saw as blasphemous. 3. <a href="/topical/c/claudius_lysias.htm">Claudius Lysias</a> The Roman commander who intervened to rescue Paul. He plays a crucial role in ensuring Paul's safety due to his Roman citizenship. 4. <a href="/topical/r/roman_citizenship.htm">Roman Citizenship</a> A significant status that provided Paul with certain legal protections and privileges, which Claudius Lysias recognized and respected. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events took place, a central location for many significant biblical events.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_citizenship.htm">The Importance of Citizenship</a> Paul's Roman citizenship was a tool God used for his protection. This reminds us of the importance of understanding and utilizing our rights and privileges responsibly. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty in Protection</a> God orchestrated events to protect Paul, demonstrating His sovereignty and care for His servants. We can trust God to work through circumstances for our good. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_persecution.htm">Courage in the Face of Persecution</a> Paul faced persecution with courage, knowing his mission was divinely appointed. We are called to stand firm in our faith, even when facing opposition. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_authorities.htm">The Role of Authorities</a> Claudius Lysias' intervention shows how God can use secular authorities to accomplish His purposes. We should respect and pray for those in authority. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_through_trials.htm">Witnessing Through Trials</a> Paul's trials provided opportunities to witness to both Jews and Romans. Our challenges can also be platforms for sharing the Gospel.<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/evidence_of_40-man_plot_to_kill_paul.htm">Acts 23:12-15 - Is there concrete historical or archaeological evidence supporting the existence of this conspiracy of more than forty men to kill Paul?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_charges_against_paul_in_acts_25_7_vague.htm">Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_the_cross_inscription_say.htm">What was the wording on the cross in the Gospels? Matthew: 'This is Jesus the King of the Jews,' Mark: 'The King of the Jews,' Luke: 'This is the King of the Jews,' John: 'Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.'</a> <a href="/q/what_does_day_14_teach_in_journey.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</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>(27) Then came I with an army.--Better, with my troops. The chief captain ingeniously colours his statement so as to claim credit for having rescued a Roman citizen, though, as a matter of fact, he did not discover that he was a citizen until he was on the point of scourging him without a trial. That fact, of course, is passed over without a word.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - Seized by for taken of, A.V.; was about to be slain for should have been killed, A.V.; when I came for then came I, A.V.; upon them with the soldiers for with an army, A.V.; learned for understood, A.V. The soldiers (τὸστράτευμα, as ver. 10). The army of the A.V. is out of place. Having learned, etc. Lysias departs here from strict truth, wishing, no doubt, to set off his zeal in defense of a Roman citizen, and also to anticipate any unfavorable report that Paul might give as to his threatened scourging.) <a href="/commentaries/acts/23-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>This τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. man ἄνδρα (andra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. was seized συλλημφθέντα (syllēmphthenta) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4815.htm">Strong's 4815: </a> From sun and lambano; to clasp, i.e. Seize; specially, to conceive; by implication, to aid. 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. were about μέλλοντα (mellonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3195.htm">Strong's 3195: </a> A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. to kill [him] ἀναιρεῖσθαι (anaireisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_337.htm">Strong's 337: </a> From ana and haireomai; to take up, i.e. Adopt; by implication, to take away, i.e. Abolish, murder. when I came ἐπιστὰς (epistas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2186.htm">Strong's 2186: </a> To stand by, be urgent, befall one (as of evil), be at hand, impend. From epi and histemi; to stand upon, i.e. Be present. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. [my] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. troops στρατεύματι (strateumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4753.htm">Strong's 4753: </a> An army, detachment of troops. From strateuomai; an armament, i.e. a body of troops. to rescue [him]. ἐξειλάμην (exeilamēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1807.htm">Strong's 1807: </a> From ek and haireomai; actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release. For I had learned μαθὼν (mathōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. he is ἐστιν (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. a Roman citizen, Ῥωμαῖός (Rhōmaios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4514.htm">Strong's 4514: </a> Roman; subst: a Roman citizen. 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