And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia;
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
Felix asked about Paul's province to determine if the case lay within his own jurisdiction. Roman procurators governed specific territories, and Cilicia fell within Felix's authority, so he had the right to hear it.
AI summary
asked of what province he was--the letter describing him as a Roman citizen.