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Acts 23:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Then Paul called one of the centurions unto [him], and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.

Acts 23:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 23:17

Theological / Devotional

Paul called. His faith in God and in His guidance (see on v. 11) did not require him to sit idle. He recognized divine providence in the message brought by his nephew, and found it consistent with his own faith to take steps to avert the threatening danger.

Young man. Gr. neanias (see on ch. 20:9).

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