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Acts 24:7
But the chiefe captaine Lysias came vpon vs, and with great violence tooke him out of our handes,
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Christian Standard Bible®
But Lysias the commander came and took him from our hands with great force,
But Lysias the commander came and took him from our hands with great force,
King James Version (1611)
But the chiefe captaine Lysias came vpon vs, and with great violence tooke him away out of our hands:
But the chiefe captaine Lysias came vpon vs, and with great violence tooke him away out of our hands:
King James Version
But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,
But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,
English Standard Version
Paul Before Felix at Caesarea And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before the governor their case against Paul. And when he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: "Since through you we enjoy much peace, and since by your foresight, most excellent Felix, reforms are being made for this nation, in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude. But, to detain you no further, I beg you in your kindness to hear us briefly. For we have found this man a plague, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. He even tried to profane the temple, but we seized him.
Paul Before Felix at Caesarea And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before the governor their case against Paul. And when he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: "Since through you we enjoy much peace, and since by your foresight, most excellent Felix, reforms are being made for this nation, in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude. But, to detain you no further, I beg you in your kindness to hear us briefly. For we have found this man a plague, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. He even tried to profane the temple, but we seized him.
New Century Version
But the officer Lysias came and used much force to take him from us.
But the officer Lysias came and used much force to take him from us.
Amplified Bible
but Lysias the commander came, and with great force took him out of our hands,
but Lysias the commander came, and with great force took him out of our hands,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But Lysias the commander came along, and with much violence took him out of our hands,
"But Lysias the commander came along, and with much violence took him out of our hands,
Legacy Standard Bible
But Lysias the commander came along, and with much violence took him out of our hands,
But Lysias the commander came along, and with much violence took him out of our hands,
Complete Jewish Bible
Darby Translation
but Lysias, the chiliarch, coming up, took [him] away with great force out of our hands,
but Lysias, the chiliarch, coming up, took [him] away with great force out of our hands,
George Lamsa Translation
But the chief captain Lys''ias came, and by force took him away out of our hands and sent him to you,
But the chief captain Lys''ias came, and by force took him away out of our hands and sent him to you,
Good News Translation
Lexham English Bible
Paul Before Felix at Caesarea Maritima And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney, a certain Tertullus, all of whom brought charges against Paul to the governor. And when he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "We have experienced much peace through you, and reforms are taking place in this nation through your foresight. Both in every way and everywhere we acknowledge this, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude. But so that I may not impose on you for longer, I implore you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness. For we have found this man to be a public menace and one who causes riots among all the Jews throughout the Roman Empire and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, who even attempted to desecrate the temple, and we arrested him.
Paul Before Felix at Caesarea Maritima And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney, a certain Tertullus, all of whom brought charges against Paul to the governor. And when he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "We have experienced much peace through you, and reforms are taking place in this nation through your foresight. Both in every way and everywhere we acknowledge this, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude. But so that I may not impose on you for longer, I implore you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness. For we have found this man to be a public menace and one who causes riots among all the Jews throughout the Roman Empire and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, who even attempted to desecrate the temple, and we arrested him.
Literal Translation
but Lysias the chiliarch coming up with much force took him away out of our hands,
but Lysias the chiliarch coming up with much force took him away out of our hands,
American Standard Version
And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with certain elders, and with an orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul. And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by thy providence evils are corrected for this nation, we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words. For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: who moreover assayed to profane the temple: on whom also we laid hold:
And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with certain elders, and with an orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul. And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by thy providence evils are corrected for this nation, we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words. For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: who moreover assayed to profane the temple: on whom also we laid hold:
Bible in Basic English
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Hebrew Names Version
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Etheridge Translation
but Lusios the tribune came, and with great force transferred him from our hands,
but Lusios the tribune came, and with great force transferred him from our hands,
Murdock Translation
But Lysias the Chiliarch came, and with great violence took him out of our hands, and sent him to thee.
But Lysias the Chiliarch came, and with great violence took him out of our hands, and sent him to thee.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But the hye captayne Lysias, came vpon vs, and with great violence toke hym away out of our handes,
But the hye captayne Lysias, came vpon vs, and with great violence toke hym away out of our handes,
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But Lysias the tribune coming upon us, with great violence took him away out of our hands,
But Lysias the tribune coming upon us, with great violence took him away out of our hands,
Weymouth's New Testament
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Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But Lisias, the trybune, cam with greet strengthe aboue, and delyuerede hym fro oure hoondis;
But Lisias, the trybune, cam with greet strengthe aboue, and delyuerede hym fro oure hoondis;
Webster's Bible Translation
But the chief captain Lysias came and with great violence took [him] out of our hands,
But the chief captain Lysias came and with great violence took [him] out of our hands,
New English Translation
The Accusations Against Paul After five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought formal charges against Paul to the governor. When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "We have experienced a lengthy time of peace through your rule, and reforms are being made in this nation through your foresight. Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude. But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness. For we have found this man to be a troublemaker, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we arrested him.
The Accusations Against Paul After five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought formal charges against Paul to the governor. When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "We have experienced a lengthy time of peace through your rule, and reforms are being made in this nation through your foresight. Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude. But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness. For we have found this man to be a troublemaker, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we arrested him.
New King James Version
But the commander Lysias came by and with great violence took him out of our hands,
But the commander Lysias came by and with great violence took him out of our hands,
New Living Translation
New Life Bible
But Lysias, the captain, came and took him out of our hands.
But Lysias, the captain, came and took him out of our hands.
New Revised Standard
Paul before Felix at Caesarea Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney, a certain Tertullus, and they reported their case against Paul to the governor. When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: "Your Excellency, because of you we have long enjoyed peace, and reforms have been made for this people because of your foresight. We welcome this in every way and everywhere with utmost gratitude. But, to detain you no further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness. We have, in fact, found this man a pestilent fellow, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. He even tried to profane the temple, and so we seized him.
Paul before Felix at Caesarea Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney, a certain Tertullus, and they reported their case against Paul to the governor. When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: "Your Excellency, because of you we have long enjoyed peace, and reforms have been made for this people because of your foresight. We welcome this in every way and everywhere with utmost gratitude. But, to detain you no further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness. We have, in fact, found this man a pestilent fellow, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. He even tried to profane the temple, and so we seized him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Lysias the tribune, coming upon us with great violence, took him away out of our hands;
But Lysias the tribune, coming upon us with great violence, took him away out of our hands;
Revised Standard Version
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Tyndale New Testament (1525)
but the hye captayne Lisias came vpon vs and with great violence toke him awaye out of oure hodes
but the hye captayne Lisias came vpon vs and with great violence toke him awaye out of oure hodes
Young's Literal Translation
and Lysias the chief captain having come near, with much violence, out of our hands did take away,
and Lysias the chief captain having come near, with much violence, out of our hands did take away,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But Lysias the hye captayne came vpo vs, and with greate violence delyuered him out of oure handes,
But Lysias the hye captayne came vpo vs, and with greate violence delyuered him out of oure handes,
Mace New Testament (1729)
but general Lysias interpos'd, and with open force took him out of our hands,
but general Lysias interpos'd, and with open force took him out of our hands,
Simplified Cowboy Version
Contextual Overview
1 Now after fiue dayes, Ananias the hie Priest came downe with the Elders, and with Tertullus a certaine oratour, which appeared before the Gouernour against Paul. 2 And when he was called foorth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that we haue obtained great quietnesse through thee, and that many worthy things are done vnto this nation through thy prouidence, 3 We acknowledge it wholy, and in all places most noble Felix, with all thankes, 4 But that I be not tedious vnto thee, I pray thee, that thou wouldest heare vs of thy courtesie a fewe wordes. 5 Certainely we haue found this man a pestilent fellowe, and a moouer of sedition among all the Iewes throughout the world, and a chiefe maintainer of the secte of the Nazarites: 6 And hath gone about to pollute the Temple: therefore wee tooke him, and woulde haue iudged him according to our Lawe: 7 But the chiefe captaine Lysias came vpon vs, and with great violence tooke him out of our handes, 8 Commanding his accusers to come to thee: of whom thou mayest (if thou wilt inquire) know all these things whereof we accuse him. 9 And the Iewes likewise affirmed, saying that it was so.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the chief: Acts 21:31-33, Acts 23:23-32, Proverbs 4:16
great: Acts 21:35, Acts 23:10
Reciprocal: Acts 21:32 - and ran Acts 23:27 - was taken Acts 23:30 - and gave Acts 24:22 - When
Cross-References
Genesis 13:15
For all the land, which thou seest, will I giue vnto thee and to thy seede for euer,
For all the land, which thou seest, will I giue vnto thee and to thy seede for euer,
Genesis 15:18
In that same day the Lord made a couenant with Abram, saying, Vnto thy seede haue I giuen this lande, from the riuer of Egypt vnto the great riuer, the riuer Euphrates.
In that same day the Lord made a couenant with Abram, saying, Vnto thy seede haue I giuen this lande, from the riuer of Egypt vnto the great riuer, the riuer Euphrates.
Genesis 17:8
And I will giue thee and thy seede after thee the land, wherein thou art a stranger, euen all the land of Canaan, for an euerlasting possession, and I will be their God.
And I will giue thee and thy seede after thee the land, wherein thou art a stranger, euen all the land of Canaan, for an euerlasting possession, and I will be their God.
Genesis 24:1
Nowe Abraham was olde, and striken in yeeres, and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.
Nowe Abraham was olde, and striken in yeeres, and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.
Genesis 24:3
And I will make thee sweare by ye Lorde God of the heauen, and God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife vnto my sonne of the daughters of the Canaanites among who I dwel.
And I will make thee sweare by ye Lorde God of the heauen, and God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife vnto my sonne of the daughters of the Canaanites among who I dwel.
Genesis 24:4
But thou shalt go vnto my countrey, and to my kinred, & take a wife vnto my sone Izhak.
But thou shalt go vnto my countrey, and to my kinred, & take a wife vnto my sone Izhak.
Genesis 24:5
And the seruant saide to him, What if the woman will not come with me to this land? shall I bring thy sonne againe vnto the lande from whence thou camest?
And the seruant saide to him, What if the woman will not come with me to this land? shall I bring thy sonne againe vnto the lande from whence thou camest?
Genesis 24:6
To whom Abraham answered, Beware that thou bring not my sonne thither againe.
To whom Abraham answered, Beware that thou bring not my sonne thither againe.
Genesis 24:7
The Lord God of heauen, who tooke me from my fathers house, and from the land where I was borne, and that spake vnto me, and that sware vnto me, saying, Vnto thy seede wil I giue this land, he shall send his Angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife vnto my sonne fro thence.
The Lord God of heauen, who tooke me from my fathers house, and from the land where I was borne, and that spake vnto me, and that sware vnto me, saying, Vnto thy seede wil I giue this land, he shall send his Angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife vnto my sonne fro thence.
Genesis 24:16
(And the maide was very faire to looke vpon, a virgine and vnknowen of man) and she went downe to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came vp.
(And the maide was very faire to looke vpon, a virgine and vnknowen of man) and she went downe to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came vp.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But the chief captain Lysias came upon us,.... Suddenly, and at unawares, immediately, and with great haste, before they could execute their designs; which were not to judge Paul according to law, but to kill him, in the manner the zealots did:
and with great violence took him away out of our hands; for he came with an army, and rescued him, Acts 23:27 Some copies add, "and sent him to thee"; and so the Syriac version reads.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
But the chief captain ... - Tertullus pretends that they would have judged Paul righteously if Lysias had not interposed; but the truth was, that, without regard to law or justice, they would have murdered him on the spot.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 24:7. With great violence — μεÏα ÏÎ¿Î»Î»Î·Ï Î²Î¹Î±Ï, I rather think, means with an armed force. Tertullus intimates that Lysias interfered contrary to law, and brought soldiers to support him in his infringement on their constitution. This is what he seems to say and complain of; for the Jews were vexed with Lysias for rescuing the apostle from their hands.
