Acts 23:28

Acts 23:28 in other versions

• New International Version (NIV)I wanted to know why they were accusing him, so I brought him to their Sanhedrin.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And desiring to know the charge for which they were accusing him, I brought him down to their council.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And when I wanted to know the reason they accused him, I brought him before their council.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Then I took him to their high council to try to learn the basis of the accusations against him.

Context of Acts 23:28

26Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting. 27This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman. And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council: 29Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds. 30And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.

Acts 23:28 word by word

βουλόμενός τε ἐπιγνῶναι τὴν αἰτίαν δι᾽ ἣν ἐνεκάλουν αὐτῷ κατήγαγον εἰς τὸ συνέδριον αὐτῶν·Read the interlinear

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• when I wouldβούλομαιboulomai · to planG1014
• have knownγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• the causeὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the causeαἰτίαaitia · cause/chargeG156
• ·διάdia · through/because ofG1223
• whereforeὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• they accusedἐγκαλέωegkaleō · to accuseG1458
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• I broughtκατάγωkatagō · to bring downG2609
• intoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• councilσυνέδριονsunedrion · councilG4892

Commentaries on Acts 23:28

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25-35Verses 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 between the conscientious conduct of upright believers, and the zeal of false professors, though they disregard or understand not their doctrinal principles. All hearts are in God's hand, and those are blessed who put their trust in him, and commit their…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26-30The letter from Claudius Lysias to Governor Felix follows the common form of a Hellenistic letter (a standard Greek-style letter used in that time). It names the writer and the recipient, gives a greeting, and explains the main issue. However, it does not include a closing farewell (see study note on 15:29). The letter also summarizes the events leading up to it and explains the actions taken. It shows that the commander believed he had followed proper…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 26-3026-30. Claudius--the Roman name he would take on purchasing his citizenship. Lysias--his Greek family name. the most excellent governor--an honorary title of office.Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 23:28

• Caesarea
• Change of Venue
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• Band
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• Acts of the Apostles
• Claudius Lysias
• Epistle
• Felix; Antonius
• Paul, the Apostle

Commentaries on Acts 23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings