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This man was seized by the Jews, and was about to be slain of them, when I came upon them with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Was seized (συλλημφθεντα). First aorist passive participle of συλλαμβανω.

Rescued him having learned that he was a …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Should have been killed of them. Was about to be killed by them. The life of Paul had been twice endangered in this manner ([Reference Act…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Then I came with an army.—Better, with my troops. The chief captain ingeniously colors his statement to claim cr…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

This man being taken. This statement was made to the discredit of the Jews, so that he (the chief captain) might secure more favor for Pau…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

This man was taken by the Jews
Meaning Paul, who was presented by the centurions to the governor, and was in his pre…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God has instruments for every work. The natural abilities and moral virtues of unbelievers have often been employed to protect his persecuted serva…

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