So 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.”
Malice that cannot gain its end by tumult or law will turn to the knife. Forty men bound themselves by oath to murder Paul, their hearts filled with hatred because he preached to Gentiles. Satan had stirred them in the night; by daylight they were ready to kill. But Christ appeared to Paul in darkness to shield him, and God was awake before His enemies rose.
AI summary
Commenting on Acts 23:12-35
The chief captain took him by the hand as an act of civility and respect, not from sordid mercenary motives as some foolishly suppose. He then withdrew privately, showing prudent judgment that a secret communication required a closed room and encouraging freedom of speech from the young man.
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Verse 18. And prayed me. And asked me. (c) "prisoner"