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Acts 23:29

King James Version (KJV)

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Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.

Acts 23:29 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 23:29

Theological / Devotional

Questions of their law. These included Temple regulations (see on ch. 21:28) and theological questions (ch. 23:6). These matters would seem of little consequence to Lysias (cf. ch. 18:15), except as they might lead to a disturbance of the peace.

His charge. Roman law made no provision for such affairs. The lenient treatment Paul enjoyed in Caesarea and later at Rome was no doubt due in part to Lysias’ favorable report.

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