That he be examined by scourging (μαστιξιν ανεταζεσθα αυτον). The present passive infinitive of ανεταζω in indirect command after …

The castle. The tower of Antonia. There, he would be entirely removed from the wrath of the Jews.

Should be examined. …

Ordered that he should be examined by scourging.—The matter-of-course way in which this is narrated illustrates the ordinary proce…

The garrison commander, puzzled why they were rioting and probably unable to understand Paul’s Aramaic, decided to find out the truth of the matter…

The chief captain. It was well and wisely done of the chief captain thus to withdraw Paul from the sight of the people, since his presence…

The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the
castle
Into the inside of it; …

The Jews listened to Paul's account of his conversion, but the mention of his being sent to the Gentiles was so contrary to all their national prej…