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and [he bade them] provide beasts, that they might set Paul thereon, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Provide beasts (κτενη παραστησα). Change from direct to indirect discourse just the opposite of that in verse 22.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And provide them beasts. This meant one animal for Paul and one for each of his attendants. The word translated 'beasts'—ktēnē—is…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Felix the governor. The career of the procurator so named is not without interest as an illustration of the manner in which the Ro…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Since the commander could not risk having a Roman citizen assassinated while in his custody, he took steps to transfer Paul to the jurisdiction of …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And provide them beasts
Horses or mules; the Syriac version reads in the singular number, "a beast": and one being s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

False religious principles, adopted by carnal men, urge toward such wickedne , as human nature would hardly be thought capable of. Yet the Lord rea…

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