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Acts 23:30

King James Version (KJV)

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And 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 23:30 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 23:30

Theological / Devotional

The Jews. Important textual evidence may be cited (cf. p. 10) for the omission of these words. The statement would then read, “It was shown me that there would be a plot against the man.”

Straightway. Or, “at once.” By sending the prisoner promptly to Felix, Lysias implies a compliment both to the governor’s superior position and to his wider knowledge of Jewish customs.

Farewell. Textual evidence is divided (cf. p. 10) between omitting and retaining this word.

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