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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/23.htm">New International Version</a> When the cavalry arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and handed Paul over to him. <a href="/nlt/acts/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> When they arrived in Caesarea, they presented Paul and the letter to Governor Felix. <a href="/esv/acts/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> When they had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they presented Paul also before him. <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him. <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who having entered into Caesarea and having delivered the letter to the governor, also presented Paul to him. <a href="/kjv/acts/23.htm">King James Bible</a> Who, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him. <a href="/nkjv/acts/23.htm">New King James Version</a> When they came to Caesarea and had delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. <a href="/nasb_/acts/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When these horsemen had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. <a href="/nasb/acts/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> When these had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. <a href="/nasb77/acts/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when these had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. <a href="/lsb/acts/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> When these had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. <a href="/amp/acts/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When these [horsemen] reached Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor, and also presented Paul to him. <a href="/csb/acts/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When these men entered Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. <a href="/hcsb/acts/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When these men entered Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. <a href="/asv/acts/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> and they, when they came to C锟絪area and delivered the letter to the governor, presented Paul also before him. <a href="/cev/acts/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When they came to Caesarea, they gave the letter to the governor and handed Paul over to him. <a href="/erv/acts/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> and they, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the letter to the governor, presented Paul also before him. <a href="/gwt/acts/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the soldiers arrived in the city of Caesarea with Paul, they delivered the letter to the governor and handed Paul over to him. <a href="/gnt/acts/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> They took him to Caesarea, delivered the letter to the governor, and turned Paul over to him. <a href="/isv/acts/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> When these men came to Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and handed Paul over to him. <a href="/msb/acts/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him. <a href="/net/acts/23.htm">NET Bible</a> When the horsemen came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. <a href="/nheb/acts/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. <a href="/wbt/acts/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who, when they came to Cesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him. <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and, the cavalry having reached Caesarea and delivered the letter to the Governor, they brought Paul also to him. <a href="/web/acts/23.htm">World English Bible</a> When they came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> those having entered into Caesarea, and delivered the letter to the governor, also presented Paul to him. <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who having entered into Caesarea and having delivered the letter to the governor, also presented Paul to him. <a href="/ylt/acts/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> those having entered into Caesarea, and delivered the letter to the governor, did present also Paul to him. <a href="/slt/acts/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who having come into Cesarea and given up the letter to the leader, they also placed Paul before him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who, when they were come to Caesarea, and had delivered the letter to the governor, did also present Paul before him. <a href="/cpdv/acts/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when they had arrived at Caesarea and had delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul before him. <a href="/nabre/acts/23.htm">New American Bible</a> When they arrived in Caesarea they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they presented Paul also before him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they brought him to Cæs-a-re’a, and delivered the letter to the governor, and also presented Paul before him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they brought him to Caesarea and gave the letter to the Governor and presented Paulus before him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> When they came to Caesarea, and delivered the letter to the governor, they presented Paul also before him. <a href="/godbey/acts/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Who, having come into Caesarea, and delivered the letter to the governor, also committed Paul to him. <a href="/haweis/acts/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So when they came to C锟絪area, and had delivered the letter to the governor, they presented Paul also to him. <a href="/mace/acts/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who upon their arrival at Cesarea, delivered the letter to the governour, and presented Paul to him. <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and, the cavalry having reached Caesarea and delivered the letter to the Governor, they brought Paul also to him. <a href="/worrell/acts/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> who, indeed, coming to Caesarea, and delivering the letter to the governor, presented Paul also before him. <a href="/worsley/acts/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> who, when they came into Cesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him. <a href="/parallel/acts/23-33.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=7970" 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> …32The next day they returned to the barracks and let the horsemen go on with him. 33<a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">When the horsemen</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthontes (V-APA-NMP) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">arrived</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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2542.htm" title="2542: Kaisareian (N-AFS) -- From Kaisar; Caesaria, the name of two places in Palestine.">Caesarea,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/325.htm" title="325: anadontes (V-APA-NMP) -- To send up, deliver, hand over, yield. From ana and didomi; to hand over.">they delivered</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/1992.htm" title="1992: epistolēn (N-AFS) -- A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message.">letter</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/2232.htm" title="2232: hēgemoni (N-DMS) -- From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province.">governor</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3936.htm" title="3936: parestēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.">presented</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</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to him.</a> 34The governor read the letter and asked what province Paul was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia,…<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/22-24.htm">Acts 22:24-30</a> the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him. / 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.” ... <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Acts 24:1-9</a> Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. / When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. / In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude. ... <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1-5</a> Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, / where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus / to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. ... <a href="/acts/9-15.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/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30-32</a> Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / 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/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/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="/romans/1-10.htm">Romans 1:10-13</a> in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you. / For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, / that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">2 Corinthians 11:32-33</a> In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me. / But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp. <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12-14</a> Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel. / As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. / And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Who, when they came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, presented Paul also before him.delivered.<a href="/acts/23-25.htm">Acts 23:25-30</a> And he wrote a letter after this manner: … presented.<a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16</a> And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Caesarea</a> <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Caesare'a</a> <a href="/acts/23-32.htm">Cavalry</a> <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Cesarea</a> <a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/acts/23-16.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/acts/15-30.htm">Epistle</a> <a href="/acts/23-26.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/acts/23-25.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/acts/23-31.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/9-41.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/acts/21-35.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/23-26.htm">Ruler</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Caesarea</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Caesare'a</a> <a href="/revelation/9-16.htm">Cavalry</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Cesarea</a> <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/romans/16-22.htm">Epistle</a> <a href="/acts/23-34.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/acts/23-34.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/acts/27-5.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/26-30.htm">Ruler</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'; 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It served as the Roman administrative capital of Judea. The arrival of the horsemen here signifies the importance of the mission, as Caesarea was a hub of Roman political and military power. This location is also where Peter baptized Cornelius, the first Gentile convert, marking a pivotal moment in the spread of the Gospel (Acts 10).they delivered the letter to the governor The governor referred to here is Antonius Felix, the Roman procurator of Judea. Letters were a common means of communication in the Roman Empire, often used to convey official orders or information. This letter, written by Claudius Lysias, the Roman commander in Jerusalem, was intended to explain the circumstances of Paul's arrest and the need for his protection. The delivery of such a letter underscores the legal and bureaucratic processes of the Roman government, which played a crucial role in the unfolding of Paul's missionary journey and eventual trial.and presented Paul to him Paul's presentation to the governor marks a significant moment in his legal trials. This act of presenting a prisoner to a higher authority was customary in Roman legal proceedings. It highlights the transition of Paul's case from a local to a provincial level, reflecting the broader theme of the Gospel's movement from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>). Paul's trials before Roman authorities also fulfill Jesus' prophecy that His followers would stand before governors and kings as witnesses (<a href="/matthew/10-18.htm">Matthew 10:18</a>). This moment foreshadows Paul's eventual journey to Rome, where he would continue to testify about Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is being transported under Roman guard to Caesarea for his protection and to stand trial before the governor. 2. <a href="/topical/h/horsemen.htm">Horsemen</a> Roman soldiers tasked with safely escorting Paul to Caesarea, highlighting the seriousness of the situation and the protection afforded to Paul. 3. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> A significant Roman city and the administrative center of Judea, where Paul is brought to stand trial before the governor. 4. <a href="/topical/g/governor.htm">Governor</a> The Roman official in Caesarea, who is responsible for hearing Paul's case. At this time, the governor is Antonius Felix. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_letter.htm">The Letter</a> A document from the Roman commander, Claudius Lysias, explaining the circumstances of Paul's arrest and the need for his transfer to Caesarea.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Even in difficult circumstances, God is in control, using situations for His purposes, as seen in Paul's journey to Caesarea. <a href="/topical/p/protection_and_provision.htm">Protection and Provision</a> God provides protection and resources, sometimes through unexpected means, such as Roman soldiers, to accomplish His will. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_witness.htm">Faithfulness in Witness</a> Paul remains faithful to his calling, using every opportunity, even trials, to witness for Christ. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_adversity.htm">Courage in Adversity</a> Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their faith, trusting God amidst adversity, as Paul did. <a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a> God orchestrates encounters and situations for His purposes, as seen in Paul's presentation before the governor.<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/why_did_paul_insult_the_high_priest.htm">Acts 23:2-5 - Why would Paul insult the high priest if he claimed to follow Jewish law and respect its leaders?</a> <a href="/q/did_paul_use_pharisee_status_to_divide.htm">Acts 23:6-7 - Did Paul use his Pharisee identity just to create division, and is there historical evidence supporting such a reaction from the council?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - And they for who, A.V.; letter for epistle, A.V. Presented Paul; πάρεστησαν. This is a word particularly used of setting any one before a judge (see <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Romans 14:10</a>, and the subscription of 2 Timothy, Ὅτε ἐκ δευτέρου παρέστη Πῦλος τῷ Καίσαρι Νέρωνι). <a href="/commentaries/acts/23-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When the horsemen] οἵτινες (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. arrived εἰσελθόντες (eiselthontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. in 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. Caesarea, Καισάρειαν (Kaisareian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2542.htm">Strong's 2542: </a> From Kaisar; Caesaria, the name of two places in Palestine. they delivered ἀναδόντες (anadontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_325.htm">Strong's 325: </a> To send up, deliver, hand over, yield. From ana and didomi; to hand over. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative 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. letter ἐπιστολὴν (epistolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. governor ἡγεμόνι (hēgemoni) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2232.htm">Strong's 2232: </a> From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. presented παρέστησαν (parestēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid. Paul 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. to 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/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/23-33.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 23:33 When they came to Caesarea and delivered (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/23-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 23:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 23:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/23-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 23:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 23:34" /></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>