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Acts 21:37

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 21:37

Verse 37 of 40

Scripture focus

And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?

Acts 21:37 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 21:37

Theological / Devotional

May I speak? Paul wished to establish his identity with Lysias, the chief captain or tribune, and doubtless to make known the fact that he was a Roman citizen (cf. v. 39; ch. 22:26).

Canst thou speak Greek? The tribune thought Paul could speak only Hebrew (Aramaic), and was surprised to hear him talk Greek. On the other hand, the people were apparently surprised to hear him speak their language (see ch. 22:2). Paul’s Greek was the Koine, the common form of the Greek language that was spoken by the whole Mediterranean world. The NT was written in Koine.

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