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Verse Acts 23:25. _HE WROTE A LETTER AFTER THIS MANNER_] It appears
that this was not only the _substance_ of the letter, but the _letter_
_itself_: the whole of it is so perfectly formal as to prove...
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The commander wrote a letter to the following effect, "Claudius Lysias
to his excellency Felix, the governor--greetings! When this man was
seized by the Jews and when he was going to be murdered by th...
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THE STRATEGY OF PAUL (Acts 23:1-10)...
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AND HE WROTE. Having written.
AFTER THIS MANNER. having (Greek. _periecho,_ but texts read _echo)_
this form (Greek. _tupos,_ Acts 7:43)....
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_a letter after this manner_ [_Rev. Ver._ FORM]. As both the writer
and receiver of the letter were Romans, it is most likely that Latin
would be the language of the original, and that St Luke has giv...
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ἘΠΙΣΤΟΛῊΝ ἜΧΟΥΣΑΝ ΤῸΝ ΤΎΠΟΝ
ΤΟΥ͂ΤΟΝ, _a letter after this form_. As both the writer and
receiver of the letter were Romans, it is most likely that Latin was
the language in which it was written, and t...
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PAUL IS CHEERED BY A VISION. THE JEWS CONSPIRE TO KILL HIM...
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_CLAUDIUS LYSIAS'S LETTER TO FELIX -- ACTS 23:25-35:_ Claudius Lysias
wrote a letter in which he sent greetings to Felix and somewhat
explained Paul's situation. He explained how that Paul was taken b...
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ΓΡΆΨΑΣ _aor. act. part. (conymcme.)_ от ΓΡΆΦΩ (G1125)
писать,
ΈΧΟΥΣΑΝ _praes. act. part. (adj.) от_ ΕΧΩ (G2192)
иметь,
ΤΎΠΟΣ (G5179) отпечаток, копия,
репродукция. Значение копий писем,
вероятно, за...
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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 23...
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And he wrote a letter after this manner:
AND HE WROTE A LETTER AFTER THIS MANNER:...
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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 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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ST. PAUL IS SENT TO CÆSAREA....
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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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περιέχουσαν, see critical note above. τύπον :
“form,” R.V., a précis or summary of the contents of a letter,
3Ma 3:30. Such a letter would be called _elogium_, Alford, _in loco_,
Renan, _Saint Paul_,...
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SENT TO A ROMAN TRIBUNAL
Acts 23:25
Antipatris was forty-two miles from Jerusalem. The escort and their
prisoner made the forced march in a night. Next day the legionaries
marched back to Jerusalem w...
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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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Paul Sent to Felix
The chief captain, whose name was Claudius Lysias, immediately called
two centurions to him. He commanded them to ready 200 soldiers, 70
horsemen and 200 spearmen to escort Paul to...
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This verse is omitted in the Greek. Antipatris was a pleasant city on
the Mediterranean sea, situated at equal distance, about 24 miles,
between Joppe and Cæsarea, on the way from Jerusalem to this la...
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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 he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred
soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and
spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; (24) And pr...
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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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25._And he wrote a letter. _First, we must briefly admonish the
readers who have not been conversant in histories, that this Felix was
brother to Pallas, who being Caesar’s freeman, became equal wit...
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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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AND HE WROTE A LETTER AFTER THIS MANNER. The chief captain wrote a
letter to Felix the governor, the form and sum of which were as
follow; this letter he sent by one of the centurions to him....
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And he wrote a letter after this manner:
Ver. 25. _And he wrote a letter_] Gr. an epistle, _cuius ornamentum
est ornamentis carere, _ saith Politian....
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_And he called two centurions_ In whom he could particularly confide;
_saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers_ Thus the chief captain
prudently sends Paul away to Cesarea by night, under a strong gua...
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AND HE WROTE A LETTER AFTER THIS MANNER:...
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PAUL BROUGHT TO CAESAREA.
The preparations for the journey:...
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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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HE WROTE A LETTER IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:
26 Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.
27 This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them.
Coming with the...
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"Having this form": This seems to suggest that Luke is simply giving
us the general outline of the letter and not the entire contents....
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25-35 God has instruments for every work. The natural abilities and
moral virtues of the heathens often have been employed to protect his
persecuted servants. Even the men of the world can discern bet...
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It is not certain whether the following words were the letter itself,
or only the sum or contents of the letter....
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Acts 23:25 wrote G1125 (G5660) letter G1992 in G4023 (G5723) following
G5126 manner G5179...
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PAUL IN THE HANDS OF THE ‘MOST EXCELLENT' FELIX (23:25-35).
The ‘most excellent' Felix, to whom Paul was being taken, was a
freedman who had been appointed as procurator, a most unusual
situation. Pro...
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‘And he wrote a letter after this form:'
The chief captain sent with the force that was taking Paul a letter to
Felix. ‘After this form' may suggest that Luke was not sure of the
contents, but hazarde...
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Acts 23:25-26. HE WROTE A LETTER AFTER THIS MANNER: CLAUDIUS LYSIAS
UNTO THE MOST EXCELLENT GOVERNOR FELIX SENDETH GREETING. This was in
strict accordance with the Roman law, which directed a subordin...
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AND HE WROTE
(γραψας). First aorist active participle of γραφω, agreeing
with the subject (Lysias) of ειπεν (said) back in verse Acts
23:23 (beginning).AFTER THIS FORM
(εχουσαν τον τυπον τουτον)....
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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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_So the chief captain then let the young man depart._
VARIED DUTIES
I. Paul’s nephew could do nothing. He was therefore told to hold his
tongue--a very necessary duty sometimes. There is a time to sp...
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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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ACTS—NOTE ON ACTS 23:25 Lysias’s letter follows standard Greek
form: sender (LYSIAS), to recipient (FELIX), followed by GREETINGS....
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_CRITICAL REMARKS_
Acts 23:23. TWO.—Not one or two (Howson), but _some_ or certain
_two—i.e._, two or three (Hackett) of the centurions. Compare
“some two of the disciples” (Luke 7:19). SOLDIERS.—Heav...
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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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After this manner [π ε ρ ι ε χ ο υ σ α ν τ ο ν τ υ π
ο ν τ ο υ τ ο ν]. Lit., containing this form or type. See on
it is contained, 1 Peter 2:6....
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The chief captain Lysias having sent St. Paul under. strong guard to
Cesarea by night, where Felix the Roman governor resided, he writes.
letter to acquaint Felix with the accusation laid to the priso...