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The Romans Swoop Down And Take Paul Into Custody

31 And while they were seeking to kill him, a report went up to the commander[a] of the [Roman] cohort[b] that all Jerusalem was stirred-up— 32 who at-once, having taken along soldiers and centurions[c], ran down upon them. And the ones, having seen the commander and the soldiers, ceased striking Paul. 33 Then having drawn-near, the commander took-hold-of him. And he ordered that he be bound with two chains. And he was inquiring as to who he might be and what he has done.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 21:31 Or, tribune, a commander of 600-1000 men, to whom centurions reported. He reported to the procurator, who for this man was Felix (23:24).
  2. Acts 21:31 See Mt 27:27.
  3. Acts 21:32 That is, commanders of 100 men.

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