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"This man was seized by the Jews, and was about to be killed by them, when I came on them with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman.
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Commentators widely agree that the Roman commander, Claudius Lysias, is altering the facts. He claims he rescued Paul because he learned he was a Roman citizen. However, he actually discovered Paul's citizenship later, just before he was about to illegally scourge him. Lysias is spinning the story to make himself look good to his superior, Governor Felix.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Was seized (συλλημφθεντα). First aorist passive participle of συλλαμβανω.
Rescued him having learned that he was a …
19th Century
Anglican
Then I came with an army.—Better, with my troops. The chief captain ingeniously colors his statement to claim cr…
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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This man was taken by the Jews Meaning Paul, who was presented by the centurions to the governor, and was in his pre…
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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