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TOOK HIM BY THE HAND - As an expression of kindness and civility. He
did it to draw him aside from the multitude, that he might communicate
his message privately....
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JEWISH PLOT: REMOVAL OF PAUL. The Jews propose what the tribune, in
Acts 22:30 to Acts 23:10, has already done on his own initiative; here
we are on historical ground. The hated person being removed f...
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THE STRATEGY OF PAUL (Acts 23:1-10)...
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On the next night the Lord stood by Paul and said, "Courage! As you
have testified for me in Jerusalem, so you must bear witness in Rome
also." When it was day the Jews formed a plot and laid themselv...
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TOOK. Greek. _epilambanomai._ See note on Acts 9:27.
WENT... ASIDE. having withdrawn. Greek. _anachoreo._ Compare Matthew
12:15.
PRIVATELY. Greek. _kat_. (App-104) _idian._ This expression occ many...
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_the chief captain took him by the hand_ The messenger from a Roman
citizen was entitled to some consideration, and the action of the
chief captain is meant to encourage the young man. The chief capta...
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PAUL IS CHEERED BY A VISION. THE JEWS CONSPIRE TO KILL HIM...
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ἘΠΙΛΑΒΌΜΕΝΟΣ ΣῈ ΤΗ͂Σ ΧΕΙΡΌΣ, _and having
taken him by the hand_. The messenger sent by a Roman citizen was
entitled to some consideration, and the action of the chief captain is
meant to encourage the...
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_THE JEWS CONSPIRED TO KILL PAUL ACTS 23:12-24:_ There was so much
hatred toward Paul that more than forty Jewish men vowed that they
would not eat nor drink until they had killed him. They even asked...
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ΈΠΙΛΑΒΌΜΕΝΟΣ _aor. med. (dep.) part. (conymcme.)_ от
ΈΠΙΛΑΜΒΆΝΩ (G1949) брать, держать, с _gen._
Он взял его за руку, чтобы выразить
юноше свое доверие (Bengel).
ΆΝΑΧΩΡΉΣΑΣ _aor. act. part. (temp.) о...
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THEN THE CHIEF CAPTAIN TOOK HIM BY THE HAND,— It is observable, that
Lysias seems to have conducted this whole affair like a man of
integrity, prudence, and generosity....
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g.
The plot for Paul's life and his escape. Acts 23:12-30.
Acts 23:12
And when it was day, the Jews banded together, and bound themselves
under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink...
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See notes on verse 17...
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THEN THE CHIEF CAPTAIN TOOK HIM BY THE HAND, AND WENT WITH HIM ASIDE
PRIVATELY, AND ASKED HIM, WHAT IS THAT THOU HAST TO TELL ME?
Then the chief captain took him by the hand. _ A little lad, then,...
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10 The captain was more concerned that a Roman citizen should not be
injured than to get their report, and so sends his soldiers to rescue
him a second time from their clutches. It was well that he wa...
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ST. PAUL IS SENT TO CÆSAREA....
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ST. PAUL SENT TO CÆESAREA
1. St. Paul often asserts his good conscience before God and man: see
Acts 22:3; Acts 24:16....
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GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE
ACTS
_MARION ADAMS_
CHAPTER 23
PAUL SPEAKS TO THE *SANHEDRIN, 23:1-11
V1 Paul looked straight at the *Sanhedrin. He said, ‘My brothers,
my conscience feels good about how...
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ἐπιλαβ.: “ut fiduciam adolescentis confirmaret,” Bengel, so
Knabenbauer; on ἐπιλ. see note, Acts 17:19. τῆς χειρὸς
αὐτοῦ, _cf._ Luke 8:54, Winer-Moulton, xxx. 8 d; see Calvin's
note on the _humanitas_...
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WOULD-BE MURDERERS BAFFLED
Acts 23:12
The Lord had told His servant that he was needed in Rome, but the
conspirators said that he should not leave Jerusalem. There is only
one conclusion when such a...
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By action of the Roman governor, Paul was arraigned before the Jewish
Sanhedrin. Hardly had he commenced before he was interrupted and
insulted. It was a most trying ordeal for the apostle. It is easi...
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The Lord Protected Paul From the Jews
With all the hostility the Jews had shown him since his arrival in
Jerusalem, Paul may have doubted if he would ever escape that city and
fulfill his desire to pr...
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_Taking him by the hand, with marks of affection and tenderness. It is
probable that he tribune expected this young man was come to offer
some ransom for Paul's liberty. (Menochius)_...
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THE CONSPIRACY AND DELIVERANCE
11-35. That mighty vision was the secret of Paul's redoubtable courage
and sanctified versatility. He knew he was to “see Rome.” God's
heroes are immortal until the last...
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And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound
themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink
till they had killed Paul. (13) And they were more than forty...
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The closing Chapter s from 21 to the end of the book are devoted to an
episode full of interest and profit Paul's course from Jerusalem to
Rome. And here we find ourselves in an atmosphere considerabl...
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19._Taking him by the hand. _In that the chief captain did show
himself so courteous to the young man, in that he led him by the hand
into a secret place, in that he vouchsafeth to hear him so gentl...
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Paul addresses the council with the gravity and dignity of an upright
man accustomed to walk with God. It is not a testimony borne to them
for their good; but the appeal of a good conscience to their...
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THEN THE CHIEF CAPTAIN TOOK HIM BY THE HAND,.... Some have thought
that the reason of this was, that he expected that the young man had
brought him a present in his hand, from Paul; but this is to rep...
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Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went _with him_ aside
privately, and asked _him_, What is that thou hast to tell me?
Ver. 19. _Took him by the hand_] Courtesy and affability in high...
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_When Paul's sister's son heard_, &c. How privately soever this
business was contrived, the providence of God so ordered it, that, for
the deliverance of his faithful servant from this inhuman and blo...
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THEN THE CHIEF CAPTAIN TOOK HIM BY THE HAND, AND WENT WITH HIM ASIDE
PRIVATELY, AND ASKED HIM, WHAT IS THAT THOU HAST TO TELL ME?...
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The plot Revealed:...
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In this hearing the chief captain did not take the place of an
adjudicator, nor was there any other judicial authority present to
keep order. Paul then takes advantage of the occasion to speak
earnest...
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THEN THE COMMANDER TOOK HIM BY THE HAND, WENT ASIDE, AND ASKED
PRIVATELY, " WHAT IS IT THAT YOU HAVE TO TELL ME? "
20 AND HE SAID, " THE JEWS HAVE AGREED TO ASK THAT YOU BRING PAUL DOWN
TO THE COUNCI...
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Acts 23:17-22 Give the commander credit for believing Paul's nephew,
in addition, after seeing the uncontrolled anger of the Jews in Acts
21:1 and this chapter, it would not be hard to believe such. p...
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12-24 False religious principles, adopted by carnal men, urge on to
such wickedness, as human nature would hardly be supposed capable of.
Yet the Lord readily disappoints the best concerted schemes o...
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He TOOK HIM BY THE HAND, as a token of courtesy; these commanders
showing an excellent example of humanity and pity towards their
inferiors and supposed criminals. There are several reasons given of
t...
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Acts 23:19 Then G1161 commander G5506 took G1949 (G5637) him G846 hand
G5495 G2532 aside G402 ...
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‘And the chief captain took him by the hand, and going aside asked
him privately, “What is it that you have to tell me?” '
The chief captain then took the lad's hand (he was clearly a
sympathetic man...
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THE JEWS PLAN AN AMBUSH WITH THE PURPOSE OF SLAYING PAUL, WHICH IS
THWARTED BY PAUL'S NEPHEW AND THE DIVINE HAND (23:12-24).
We discover here how the hatred that has followed Paul around at the
hands...
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Acts 23:19. THEN THE CHIEF CAPTAIN TOOK HIM BY THE HAND. It is evident
that the Roman commander was favourably impressed with something in
Paul's bearing, and probably with his words. He was clearly g...
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TOOK HIM BY THE HAND
(επιλαβομενος της χειρος αυτου). Kindly
touch in Lysias, _ut fiduciam adolescentis confirmaret_ (Bengel). Note
genitive with the second aorist middle (indirect, to himself) of
ε...
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CONTENTS: Paul before the Sanhedrin. The conspiracy to kill Paul and
its defeat. Paul sent to Felix.
CHARACTERS: God, Jesus, Paul, Ananias, Pharisees, Sadduces, Paul's
sister's son, centurion, chief...
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Acts 23:2. _Smite him on the mouth._ Ananias the highpriest commanded
this, when he heard Paul profess a good conscience, and determined to
persevere in preaching Christ. So Ahab commanded Micaiah to...
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THEY TOOK A VOW. These Jews may have been some of his bitter enemies
from Ephesus who had grabbed him in the temple. They may have been
"armed terrorists" [Zealots - Assassins], who later played such...
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_And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he …
told Paul._
PAUL’S SISTER’S SON
From this subject we learn--
I. That humble and nameless individuals are sometimes of great service
i...
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_And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good
cheer, Paul._
Paul in the castle at Jerusalem
On two other occasions a special Divine encouragement was given to
Paul similar to t...
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_CRITICAL REMARKS_
Acts 23:12. The Jews (rather than CERTAIN OF THE JEWS) who banded
themselves together UNDER A CURSE to kill Paul were not the members of
the Sanhedrim, who had forgotten their opini...
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EXPOSITION
ACTS 23:1
_Looking steadfastly on _for _earnestly beholding, _A.V.; _brethren
_for _men and brethren, _A.V._; I have lived before God, _etc., for _I
have lived, _etc., _before God, _A.V. L...
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And so Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren,
I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day (Acts
23:1).
Paul was indeed a remarkable man. As Paul is writing to...
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Esther 5:3; Esther 7:2; Esther 9:12; Jeremiah 31:32; Mark 10:51;...