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The commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put Paul, a Roman citizen, in chains. <a href="/nlt/acts/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> The soldiers who were about to interrogate Paul quickly withdrew when they heard he was a Roman citizen, and the commander was frightened because he had ordered him bound and whipped. <a href="/esv/acts/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him immediately, and the tribune also was afraid, for he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him. <a href="/bsb/acts/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> At once those who were about to interrogate Paul stepped back, and the commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put a Roman citizen in chains. <a href="/blb/acts/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So immediately those being about to examine him departed from him, and the commander also was afraid, having ascertained that he is a Roman, and because he had bound him. <a href="/kjv/acts/22.htm">King James Bible</a> Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. <a href="/nkjv/acts/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Then immediately those who were about to examine him withdrew from him; and the commander was also afraid after he found out that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. <a href="/nasb_/acts/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore, those who were about to interrogate him immediately backed away from him; and the commander also was afraid when he found out that he was a Roman, and because he had put him in chains. <a href="/nasb/acts/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore those who were about to examine him immediately let go of him; and the commander also was afraid when he found out that he was a Roman, and because he had put him in chains. <a href="/nasb77/acts/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore those who were about to examine him immediately let go of him; and the commander also was afraid when he found out that he was a Roman, and because he had put him in chains. <a href="/lsb/acts/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore those who were about to examine him immediately withdrew from him; and the commander also was afraid when he learned that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. <a href="/amp/acts/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So those who were about to interrogate him by torture immediately let him go; and the commander was also afraid when he realized that Paul was a Roman and he had put him in chains. <a href="/csb/acts/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him immediately. The commander too was alarmed when he realized Paul was a Roman citizen and he had bound him. <a href="/hcsb/acts/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, those who were about to examine him withdrew from him at once. The commander too was alarmed when he realized Paul was a Roman citizen and he had bound him. <a href="/asv/acts/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> They then that were about to examine him straightway departed from him: and the chief captain also was afraid when he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. <a href="/cev/acts/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The men who were about to beat and question Paul quickly backed off. And the commander himself was frightened when he realized that he had put a Roman citizen in chains. <a href="/erv/acts/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> They then which were about to examine him straightway departed from him: and the chief captain also was afraid, when he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. <a href="/gwt/acts/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Immediately, the soldiers who were going to question Paul stepped away from him. The officer was afraid when he found out that he had tied up a Roman citizen. <a href="/gnt/acts/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> At once the men who were going to question Paul drew back from him; and the commander was frightened when he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had put him in chains. <a href="/isv/acts/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Immediately those who were about to examine him stepped back, and the tribune was afraid when he found out that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had tied him up. <a href="/msb/acts/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At once those who were about to interrogate Paul stepped back, and the commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put a Roman citizen in chains. <a href="/net/acts/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Then those who were about to interrogate him stayed away from him, and the commanding officer was frightened when he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had had him tied up. <a href="/nheb/acts/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Immediately those who were about to examine him departed from him, and the commanding officer also was afraid when he realized that he was a Roman, because he had bound him. <a href="/wbt/acts/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then forthwith they departed from him who were about to examine him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. <a href="/wey/acts/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the men who had been on the point of putting him under torture immediately left him. And the Tribune, too, was frightened when he learnt that Paul was a Roman citizen, for he had had him bound. <a href="/web/acts/22.htm">World English Bible</a> Immediately those who were about to examine him departed from him, and the commanding officer also was afraid when he realized that he was a Roman, because he had bound him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Immediately, therefore, they departed from him, those being about to examine him, and the chief captain was also afraid, having learned that he is a Roman, and because he had bound him, <a href="/blb/acts/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So immediately those being about to examine him departed from him, and the commander also was afraid, having ascertained that he is a Roman, and because he had bound him. <a href="/ylt/acts/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Immediately, therefore, they departed from him who are about to examine him, and the chief captain also was afraid, having learned that he is a Roman, and because he had bound him, <a href="/slt/acts/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then quickly they about to examine him withdrew from him: and the captain of a thousand was afraid, knowing that he is a Roman, and because he had bound him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Immediately therefore they departed from him that were about to torture him. The tribune also was afraid after he understood that he was a Roman citizen, and because he had bound him. <a href="/cpdv/acts/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, those who were going to torture him, immediately withdrew from him. The tribune was similarly afraid, after he realized that he was a Roman citizen, for he had bound him. <a href="/nabre/acts/22.htm">New American Bible</a> At once those who were going to interrogate him backed away from him, and the commander became alarmed when he realized that he was a Roman citizen and that he had had him bound. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Immediately those who were about to examine him drew back from him; and the tribune also was afraid, for he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Immediately those who were ready to scourge him left him alone, and the captain was afraid when he found out that he was a Roman citizen, because he had bound him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And at once those who were seeking to scourge him withdrew from him, and the Chiliarch was afraid when he learned that he was a Roman, for he had bound him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then, those who were about to examine him, immediately departed from him. And the officer was afraid, when he learned that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then immediately those about to scourge him departed from him: and the chiliarch also feared, knowing that he was a Roman, and that he had bound him. <a href="/haweis/acts/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Immediately then they who were about to put him to the question, withdrew from him: and indeed the tribune dreaded the consequences, when he knew that he was a Roman citizen, that he had even gone so far as to bind him. <a href="/mace/acts/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> immediately those who were going to put him to the question, withdrew: the commander himself being under some apprehension for having order'd him to be bound. <a href="/wey/acts/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the men who had been on the point of putting him under torture immediately left him. And the Tribune, too, was frightened when he learnt that Paul was a Roman citizen, for he had had him bound. <a href="/worrell/acts/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Straightway, therefore, those who were about to examine him departed from him; and the chief captain also was struck with fear, having ascertained that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. <a href="/worsley/acts/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Immediately therefore those who were going to put him to the question quitted him: and the tribune also was afraid, when he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. <a href="/parallel/acts/22-29.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=7610" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/22.htm">Paul the Roman Citizen</a> …28“I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander. “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied. 29<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: Eutheōs (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/3195.htm" title="3195: mellontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.">were about</a> <a href="/greek/426.htm" title="426: anetazein (V-PNA) -- To examine (a person on trial, a witness) judicially (frequently by the aid of torture). From ana and etazo; to investigate.">to interrogate</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/868.htm" title="868: apestēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From apo and histemi; to remove, i.e. instigate to revolt; usually to desist, desert, etc.">stepped back,</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5506.htm" title="5506: chiliarchos (N-NMS) -- A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers">commander</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">himself</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: ephobēthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">was alarmed</a> <a href="/greek/1921.htm" title="1921: epignous (V-APA-NMS) -- From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.">when he realized</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></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."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/1210.htm" title="1210: dedekōs (V-RPA-NMS) -- To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind.">he had put</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 in chains.</a> 30The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.…<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/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/25-16.htm">Acts 25:16</a> I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges. <a href="/john/18-28.htm">John 18:28-31</a> Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover. / So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” / “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.” ... <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Acts 23:27</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="/acts/25-10.htm">Acts 25:10-11</a> Paul replied, “I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. / If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!” <a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Acts 26:32</a> And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” <a href="/acts/28-18.htm">Acts 28:18</a> They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me. <a href="/luke/23-4.htm">Luke 23:4</a> Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.” <a href="/john/19-4.htm">John 19:4</a> Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.” <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a> When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Philippians 1:7</a> It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">2 Corinthians 11:25</a> Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-7</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="/deuteronomy/25-1.htm">Deuteronomy 25:1-3</a> If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court to be judged, so that the innocent may be acquitted and the guilty condemned. / If the guilty man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall have him lie down and be flogged in his presence with the number of lashes his crime warrants. / He may receive no more than forty lashes, lest your brother be beaten any more than that and be degraded in your sight.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.examined him.<a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Acts 22:24</a> The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him.<a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Hebrews 11:35</a> Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:the chief.<a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Acts 22:25,26</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? … <a href="/acts/16-38.htm">Acts 16:38,39</a> And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/22-9.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/acts/21-33.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Chiliarch</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Citizen</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/luke/14-19.htm">Examine</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Examined</a> <a href="/acts/21-32.htm">Forthwith</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/acts/22-18.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/acts/22-13.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/john/8-38.htm">Learnt</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Point</a> <a href="/acts/22-19.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/acts/22-26.htm">Question</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Roman</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Test</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Tribune</a> <a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/23-17.htm">Chiliarch</a> <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Citizen</a> <a href="/acts/23-3.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/acts/28-10.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-3.htm">Examine</a> <a href="/acts/25-26.htm">Examined</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Forthwith</a> <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/galatians/1-12.htm">Learnt</a> <a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Point</a> <a href="/acts/25-17.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Question</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-11.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Roman</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/romans/2-18.htm">Test</a> <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Tribune</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 22</div>1. <a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Paul declares how he was converted to the faith,</a> 17. <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">and called to his apostleship.</a> 22. <a href="/acts/22-22.htm">At the very mentioning of the Gentiles the people exclaim on him.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">He would have been scourged;</a> 25. <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">but claiming the privilege of a Roman, he escapes.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>At once those who were about to interrogate Paul stepped back The immediate reaction of those about to interrogate Paul highlights the urgency and seriousness of the situation. Roman law prohibited the binding and scourging of Roman citizens without a trial, and the soldiers' quick withdrawal underscores their awareness of the legal implications. This reflects the Roman emphasis on legal rights and due process, which were significant aspects of Roman governance. The soldiers' retreat also indicates the authority and protection that Roman citizenship conferred, a theme that underscores the privileges Paul had as a citizen.and the commander himself was alarmed The commander's alarm reveals his awareness of the potential consequences of violating Roman law. Roman officials were held accountable for their actions, and mistreating a Roman citizen could lead to severe penalties, including loss of position or worse. This moment of alarm also demonstrates the commander's recognition of the gravity of his mistake, as Roman citizenship was a highly respected status that demanded careful treatment. The commander's reaction is a testament to the structured legal system of Rome, which even those in power had to respect.when he realized that he had put a Roman citizen in chains The realization that Paul was a Roman citizen brought a significant shift in the situation. Roman citizenship was a prized status that offered protection and privileges, including the right to a fair trial and exemption from degrading punishments like scourging. This status was not easily obtained and was often inherited or granted for special services to the empire. Paul's citizenship, therefore, provided him with a powerful defense against unlawful treatment. This incident also parallels other instances in Acts where Paul's citizenship plays a crucial role in his ministry and protection, such as in <a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Acts 16:37-39</a>. The mention of chains symbolizes the unjust treatment Paul faced, which is a recurring theme in his life and ministry, reflecting the sufferings of Christ and the trials faced by early Christians.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is central to this passage. He is a Roman citizen, which plays a crucial role in the unfolding events. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_commander.htm">The Commander</a> The Roman official responsible for Paul's arrest and interrogation. He becomes alarmed upon realizing Paul's citizenship. 3. <a href="/topical/r/roman_citizenship.htm">Roman Citizenship</a> A significant legal status in the Roman Empire that afforded individuals certain rights and protections. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, a central location for early Christian activity and significant in Jewish history. 5. <a href="/topical/i/interrogation.htm">Interrogation</a> The process that was about to be undertaken to question Paul, which was halted due to his citizenship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_citizenship.htm">The Value of Citizenship</a> Earthly citizenship can provide protection and rights, as seen with Paul. Christians should also value their heavenly citizenship, which offers eternal security and identity in Christ. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_navigating_authority.htm">Wisdom in Navigating Authority</a> Paul demonstrates wisdom in using his legal rights. Christians are called to be wise and discerning in their interactions with authorities, balancing respect with the assertion of their rights. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_circumstances.htm">God's Sovereignty in Circumstances</a> Even in difficult situations, God can use our earthly status and circumstances for His purposes. Trust in God's sovereignty and His ability to work through all situations. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a> Paul’s courage in standing firm, even when facing potential harm, is a model for Christians to remain steadfast in their faith amidst trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 22</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_christianity_and_politics.htm">What does the Bible say about Christianity and politics?</a> <a href="/q/is_acts_22_27-29_accurate_on_roman_law.htm">Acts 22:27-29 - Did Roman citizenship function as described here, or is this portrayal inconsistent with known Roman law?</a> <a href="/q/was_paul,_a_jew,_fluent_in_greek.htm">Acts 21:37-40 - How plausible is it that Paul, a 'Jew of Tarsus,' was fluent in Greek and immediately recognized as such by a Roman commander?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_politeness.htm">What is the Bible's stance on political correctness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) Which should have examined him.--The verb had acquired the secondary sense (just as "putting to the question" did in mediaeval administration of justice) of examining by torture.Because he had bound him.--The words seem to refer to the second act of binding (<a href="/acts/22-25.htm" title="And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to whip a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?">Acts 22:25</a>) rather than the first (<a href="/acts/21-33.htm" title="Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.">Acts 21:33</a>). The chains fastened to the arms were thought of, as we see afterwards, when St. Paul's citizenship was an acknowledged fact (<a href="/acts/26-29.htm" title="And Paul said, I would to God, that not only you, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.">Acts 26:29</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm" title="For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,">Ephesians 3:1</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm" title="I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation with which you are called,">Ephesians 4:1</a>), as not incompatible with the respect due to a Roman citizen. The binding, as slaves were bound, with leathern thongs, was quite another matter. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - They then which were about to examine him straightway departed from him for then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him, A.V.; when for after, A.V. Had bound him (ῆν αὐτὸν δεδεκώς), as related in <a href="/acts/21-33.htm">Acts 21:33</a>. Ἐκέλευσε δεθῆναι: "Facinus est vinciri civem Remanum," Cicero, in 'Verrem,' 5:66 (quoted by Meyer). <a href="/commentaries/acts/22-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. those who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative 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. were about μέλλοντες (mellontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <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 interrogate ἀνετάζειν (anetazein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> To examine (a person on trial, a witness) judicially (frequently by the aid of torture). From ana and etazo; to investigate. [Paul] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. stepped back, ἀπέστησαν (apestēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_868.htm">Strong's 868: </a> From apo and histemi; to remove, i.e. instigate to revolt; usually to desist, desert, etc. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative 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 χιλίαρχος (chiliarchos) Noun - Nominative 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 [himself] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. was alarmed ἐφοβήθη (ephobēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. when he realized ἐπιγνοὺς (epignous) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1921.htm">Strong's 1921: </a> From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. he had put δεδεκώς (dedekōs) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1210.htm">Strong's 1210: </a> To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind. a Roman citizen {in chains}. 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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