Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.” New Living Translation Paul called for one of the Roman officers and said, “Take this young man to the commander. He has something important to tell him.” English Standard Version Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the tribune, for he has something to tell him.” Berean Standard Bible Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.” Berean Literal Bible Then Paul, having summoned one of the centurions, was saying, "Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him." King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to tell him.” New American Standard Bible Paul called one of the centurions to himself and said, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.” NASB 1995 Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, “Lead this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.” NASB 1977 And Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, “Lead this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.” Legacy Standard Bible And Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, “Lead this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.” Amplified Bible Then Paul, calling in one of the centurions, said, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to tell him.” Christian Standard Bible Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander, because he has something to report to him.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander, because he has something to report to him.” American Standard Version And Paul called unto him one of the centurions, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain; for he hath something to tell him. Contemporary English Version So Paul said to one of the army officers, "Take this young man to the commander. He has something to tell him." English Revised Version And Paul called unto him one of the centurions, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath something to tell him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Paul called one of the sergeants and told him, "Take this young man to the officer. He has something to tell him." Good News Translation Then Paul called one of the officers and said to him, "Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him." International Standard Version Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the tribune, because he has something to tell him." Majority Standard Bible Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.” NET Bible Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to report to him." New Heart English Bible Paul summoned one of the centurions, and said, "Bring this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to tell him." Webster's Bible Translation Then Paul called one of the centurions to him, and said, Bring this young man to the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him. Weymouth New Testament and Paul called one of the Captains and said, "Take this young man to the Tribune, for he has information to give him." World English Bible Paul summoned one of the centurions and said, “Bring this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to tell him.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Paul having called near one of the centurions, said, “Lead this young man to the chief captain, for he has something to tell him.” Berean Literal Bible Then Paul, having summoned one of the centurions, was saying, "Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him." Young's Literal Translation and Paul having called near one of the centurions, said, 'This young man lead unto the chief captain, for he hath something to tell him.' Smith's Literal Translation And Paul having called one of the centurions, said, Bring this young man to the captain of a thousand; for he has something to announce to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Paul, calling to him one of the centurions, said: Bring this young man to the tribune, for he hath some thing to tell him. Catholic Public Domain Version And Paul, calling to him one of the centurions, said: “Lead this young man to the tribune. For he has something to tell him.” New American Bible Paul then called one of the centurions and requested, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to report to him.” New Revised Standard Version Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the tribune, for he has something to report to him.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Paul sent for and called one of the centurions, and said, Take this young man to the captain, for he has something to tell him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Paulus sent and called one of the Centurions and said to him, “Escort this young man to the Chiliarch, for he has something to tell him.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd Paul called one of the centurions to him, and said: Conduct this young man to the officer, for he has something to tell him. Godbey New Testament And Paul, having called one of the centurions, said, Lead this young man to the chiliarch: for he has something to tell him. Haweis New Testament Then Paul calling to him one of the centurions, said, Carry this young man to the tribune: for he hath something to communicate to him. Mace New Testament who having sent for one of the centurions, said, introduce this young man to the tribune, for he has something to communicate to him. Weymouth New Testament and Paul called one of the Captains and said, "Take this young man to the Tribune, for he has information to give him." Worrell New Testament And Paul, calling to himself one of the centurions, said, "Bring this young man to the chief captain; for he has something to tell him," Worsley New Testament Then Paul called one of the centurions to him, and said, Introduce this young man to the tribune; for he hath something to tell him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Plot to Kill Paul…16But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul. 17Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.” 18So the centurion took him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner sent and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you.”… Cross References Acts 22:25-29 But as they stretched him out to strap him down, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it lawful for you to flog a Roman citizen without a trial?” / On hearing this, the centurion went and reported it to the commander. “What are you going to do?” he said. “This man is a Roman citizen.” / The commander went to Paul and asked, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” “Yes,” he answered. ... Acts 21:33-40 The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done. / Some in the crowd were shouting one thing, and some another. And since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. / When Paul reached the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob. ... Acts 24:22-23 Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.” / He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs. Acts 25:4-5 But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon. / So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.” Acts 9:15-16 “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. / I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.” Acts 26:31-32 On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” Acts 28:16 When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him. Acts 16:37-39 But Paul said to the officers, “They beat us publicly without a trial and threw us into prison, even though we are Roman citizens. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!” / So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens. / They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city. Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” Acts 20:22-23 And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. Acts 27:1-2 When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment. / We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us. Acts 28:30-31 Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 10:16-18 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. / But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. / On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. Luke 21:12-15 But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors. / This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses. / So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves. ... Romans 13:1-4 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... Treasury of Scripture Then Paul called one of the centurions to him, and said, Bring this young man to the chief captain: for he has a certain thing to tell him. one. Acts 23:23 And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; Acts 22:26 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. Proverbs 22:3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. Jump to Previous Captain Captains Centurions Chief Chiliarch Commander Commanding Him Information Lead News Officer Paul Report Something Summoned Tribune Young YouthJump to Next Captain Captains Centurions Chief Chiliarch Commander Commanding Him Information Lead News Officer Paul Report Something Summoned Tribune Young YouthActs 23 1. As Paul pleads his cause,2. Ananias commands them to strike him. 7. Dissension among his accusers. 11. God encourages him. 14. The Jews' vow to kill Paul, 20. is declared unto the chief captain. 27. He sends him to Felix the governor. Then Paul called The phrase "Then Paul called" indicates a decisive action taken by Paul. The Greek word for "called" is "προσκαλέω" (proskaleō), which means to summon or invite. This reflects Paul's authority and presence of mind even while in custody. Historically, Paul was a Roman citizen, which afforded him certain rights and respect, even from Roman soldiers. His ability to call upon a centurion shows his understanding of Roman military structure and his strategic thinking in leveraging his rights for the Gospel's advancement. one of the centurions and said Take this young man to the commander he has something to tell him Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Thenδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. called προσκαλεσάμενος (proskalesamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4341: To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite. one ἕνα (hena) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. centurions ἑκατονταρχῶν (hekatontarchōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1543: A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men. [and] said, ἔφη (ephē) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5346: To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. “Take ἄπαγε (apage) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 520: To lead, carry, take away; met: To be led astray, seduced. From apo and ago; to take off. this τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. young man νεανίαν (neanian) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3494: A young man, youth; a man in his prime (used even of a man of 40). From a derivative of neos; a youth. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. commander; χιλίαρχον (chiliarchon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5506: A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers he has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. something τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. to tell ἀπαγγεῖλαί (apangeilai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 518: To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce. him.” αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Acts 23:17 NIVActs 23:17 NLT Acts 23:17 ESV Acts 23:17 NASB Acts 23:17 KJV Acts 23:17 BibleApps.com Acts 23:17 Biblia Paralela Acts 23:17 Chinese Bible Acts 23:17 French Bible Acts 23:17 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 23:17 Paul summoned one of the centurions (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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