Acts 23:26

Acts 23:26 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
• New International Version (NIV)Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
• English Standard Version (ESV)"Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency the governor Felix, greetings.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.

Context of Acts 23:26

24and provide mounts for Paul to ride so that he may be brought safely to Felix the governor.” 25He wrote a letter that went like this: Claudius Lysias to His Excellency Governor Felix, greetings. 27This man was seized by the Jews and they were about to kill him, when I came up with the detachment and rescued him, because I had learned that he was a Roman citizen. 28Since I wanted to know what charge they were accusing him of, I brought him down to their council.

Acts 23:26 word by word

Κλαύδιος Λυσίας τῷ κρατίστῳ ἡγεμόνι Φήλικι χαίρειν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ClaudiusΚλαύδιοςKlaudios · ClaudiusG2804
• LysiasΛυσίαςLusias · LysiasG3079
• unto the most excellentκράτιστοςkratistos · excellentG2903
• governorἡγεμώνhēgemōn · rulerG2232
• FelixΦῆλιξPhēlix · FelixG5344
• greetingχαίρωchairō · to rejoiceG5463

Cross-references for Acts 23:26

• Acts 24:3Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude.
• Acts 26:25But Paul replied, “I have not lost my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking true and rational words.
• Luke 1:3So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
• Acts 15:23They sent this letter with them: From the apostles and elders, your brothers, to the Gentile brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, greetings!
• James 1:1From James, a slave of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes dispersed abroad. Greetings!
• 3 John 1:14But I hope to see you right away, and we will speak face to face.

Commentaries on Acts 23:26

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26Unto the most excellent governor Felix - The most honored, etc. This was a mere title of office. Greeting - A term of salutation in an epistle wishing health, joy, and prosperity.Read the comment
• 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 23:26

• Caesarea
• Change of Venue
• Claudius Lysius
• Felix
• Letters
• Minister, Christian
• Paul

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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