Came near (εγγισας). First aorist active participle of εγγιζω, to draw near, Koine verb from εγγυς, near, and common in the…

To be bound with two chains. To show the enraged multitude that he did not intend to rescue anyone from justice, but to keep the peace. Pa…

Commanded him to be bound with two chains.—Looking to the usual Roman practices in the treatment of prisoners, we may th…

The commander formally arrested Paul and ordered him bound with two chains. Undoubtedly he considered him a criminal and was prepared to treat him …

Then the chief captain came near
To the place where the Jews were beating Paul:

and took him…

In the temple, where Paul should have been protected as in a place of safety, he was violently attacked. They falsely charged him with false doctri…