Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Provide horses for Paul so that he may be taken safely to Governor Felix.” New Living Translation Provide horses for Paul to ride, and get him safely to Governor Felix.” English Standard Version Also provide mounts for Paul to ride and bring him safely to Felix the governor.” Berean Standard Bible Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” Berean Literal Bible and provide mounts, so that having set Paul upon them, they might bring him safely to Felix the governor," King James Bible And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor. New King James Version and provide mounts to set Paul on, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.” New American Standard Bible They were also to provide mounts to put Paul on and bring him safely to Felix the governor. NASB 1995 They were also to provide mounts to put Paul on and bring him safely to Felix the governor. NASB 1977 They were also to provide mounts to put Paul on and bring him safely to Felix the governor. Legacy Standard Bible and provide mounts to put Paul on and bring him safely to Felix the governor.” Amplified Bible also provide mounts for Paul to ride, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.” Christian Standard Bible Also provide mounts to ride so that Paul may be brought safely to Felix the governor.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Also provide mounts so they can put Paul on them and bring him safely to Felix the governor.” American Standard Version and he bade them provide beasts, that they might set Paul thereon, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor. Contemporary English Version Get a horse ready for Paul and make sure he gets safely through to Felix the governor." English Revised Version and he bade them provide beasts, that they might set Paul thereon, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor. GOD'S WORD® Translation Provide an animal for Paul to ride, and take him safely to Governor Felix." Good News Translation Provide some horses for Paul to ride and get him safely through to Governor Felix." International Standard Version Provide a mount for Paul to ride, and take him safely to Governor Felix." Majority Standard Bible Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” NET Bible and provide mounts for Paul to ride so that he may be brought safely to Felix the governor." New Heart English Bible He asked them to provide animals, that they might set Paul on one, and bring him safely to Felix the governor. Webster's Bible Translation And provide for them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe to Felix the governor. Weymouth New Testament He further told them to provide horses to mount Paul on, so as to bring him safely to Felix the Governor. World English Bible He asked them to provide mounts, that they might set Paul on one, and bring him safely to Felix the governor. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionalso provide beasts, that, having set Paul on, they may bring him safe to Felix the governor”; Berean Literal Bible and provide mounts, so that having set Paul upon them, they might bring him safely to Felix the governor," Young's Literal Translation beasts also provide, that, having set Paul on, they may bring him safe unto Felix the governor;' Smith's Literal Translation And to bring forward cattle to set Paul upon, that they might carry through safely to Felix the leader. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd provide beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe to Felix the governor. Catholic Public Domain Version And prepare beasts of burden to carry Paul, so that they may lead him safely to Felix, the governor.” New American Bible Provide mounts for Paul to ride and give him safe conduct to Felix the governor.” New Revised Standard Version Also provide mounts for Paul to ride, and take him safely to Felix the governor.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd provide also an animal that they may set Paul on, and carry him safe to Felix the governor. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “But prepare also beasts of burden so that they may mount Paulus and let him escape to Felix, the Governor.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd provide beasts on which they may set Paul, and take him in safety to Felix the governor. Godbey New Testament and prepare beasts of burden, that, having carried away Paul, you may deliver him safe to Felix the governor. Haweis New Testament and provide beasts, that setting Paul thereon, you may convey him safely to Felix the governor. Mace New Testament let them take care to see Paul mounted, and convoy him safe to governour Felix. Weymouth New Testament He further told them to provide horses to mount Paul on, so as to bring him safely to Felix the Governor. Worrell New Testament to provide beasts also, that, putting Paul thereon, they may bring him safely through to Felix the governor;" Worsley New Testament And provide beasts, that they may set Paul on and bring him safe to Felix the governor. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul Sent to Felix23Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night. 24 Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” 25And he wrote the following letter:… Cross References Acts 21:31-33 While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil. / Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. / 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. Acts 9:15 “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. Acts 25:12 Then Festus conferred with his council and replied, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!” 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 28:16 When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him. Acts 24:23 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 26:32 And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” 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 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 25:23 The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in. 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. Acts 18:9-10 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” 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 13:4 So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. Treasury of Scripture And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe to Felix the governor. beast. Nehemiah 2:12 And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon. Esther 8:12 Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar. Luke 10:34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. Felix. Acts 23:26,33-35 Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting… Acts 24:3,10,22-27 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness… Acts 25:14 And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix: the governor. Matthew 27:2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Luke 3:1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, Jump to Previous Animals Bade Beasts Carry Felix Further Governor Horses Mount Mounts Paul Provide Ride Safe Safely ThereonJump to Next Animals Bade Beasts Carry Felix Further Governor Horses Mount Mounts Paul Provide Ride Safe Safely ThereonActs 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. Provide mounts for Paul to ride This phrase indicates the provision of transportation for Paul, which in the historical context of the Roman Empire, would have been a significant gesture. The Greek word for "mounts" (κτήνη, ktēnē) refers to animals used for riding, likely horses or mules. This provision underscores the importance of Paul's mission and the Roman authorities' recognition of his status as a Roman citizen. It reflects the divine providence and protection over Paul, ensuring his journey continues despite the threats against him. The act of providing mounts also signifies the logistical and administrative capabilities of the Roman military, highlighting their role in maintaining order and facilitating travel across the empire. so that he may be brought safely to Governor Felix Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Provideπαραστῆσαι (parastēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 3936: Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid. mounts κτήνη (ktēnē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2934: From ktaomai; property, i.e. a domestic animal. [for] ἐπιβιβάσαντες (epibibasantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1913: To place upon (a horse, mule). From epi and a reduplicated derivative of the base of basis; to cause to mount. Paul Παῦλον (Paulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. to take [him] safely διασώσωσι (diasōsōsi) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1295: From dia and sozo; to save thoroughly, i.e. to cure, preserve, rescue, etc. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Governor ἡγεμόνα (hēgemona) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2232: From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province. Felix.” Φήλικα (Phēlika) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5344: Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman. 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