With a great sum (πολλου κεφαλαιου). The use of κεφαλαιου (from κεφαλη, head) for sums of money (principal as distinct from intere…

With a great sum obtained I this freedom. The freedom mentioned is the privilege of Roman citizenship. From this, it would seem that the p…

With a great sum obtained I this freedom.—Better, this citizenship, the word expressing, not the transition from…

At this time, Roman citizenship (GK 4486; also 4871) was a highly prized right conferred only on those of high social or governmental standing, tho…

With a great sum. The chief captain raises this objection to refute him, as if to say that freedom of the city is not so common and easily…

And the chief captain answered, with a great sum obtained I
this freedom
For, it seems, he was not a Roma…

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…