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Then the commanding officer came near, arrested him, commanded him to be bound with two chains, and inquired who he was and what he had done.
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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Several commentators note that the commander's order to bind Paul with two chains was a direct fulfillment of the prophecy given by Agabus in Acts 21:11. This detail shows that even in the midst of a chaotic and violent riot, God's sovereign plan and foreknowledge were being precisely carried out, confirming the word He had spoken through His prophet.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Came near (εγγισας). First aorist active participle of εγγιζω, to draw near, Koine verb from εγγυς, near, and common in the…
19th Century
Anglican
Commanded him to be bound with two chains.—Looking to the usual Roman practices in the treatment of prisoners, we may th…
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The commander formally arrested Paul and ordered him bound with two chains. Undoubtedly he considered him a criminal and was prepared to treat him …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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