Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. New Living Translation “From Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings! English Standard Version “Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency the governor Felix, greetings. Berean Standard Bible Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. Berean Literal Bible "Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent, governor Felix: Greetings. King James Bible Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting. New King James Version Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings. New American Standard Bible “Claudius Lysias, to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings. NASB 1995 “Claudius Lysias, to the most excellent governor Felix, greetings. NASB 1977 “ Legacy Standard Bible “Claudius Lysias, to the most excellent governor Felix, greetings. Amplified Bible “Claudius Lysias, to the most excellent governor Felix, greetings. Christian Standard Bible Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings. Holman Christian Standard Bible Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings. American Standard Version Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting. Contemporary English Version Greetings from Claudius Lysias to the Honorable Governor Felix: English Revised Version Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting. GOD'S WORD® Translation Claudius Lysias sends greetings to Your Excellency, Governor Felix: Good News Translation "Claudius Lysias to His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. International Standard Version "From: Claudius Lysias To: Governor Felix Greetings, Your Excellency: Majority Standard Bible Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. NET Bible Claudius Lysias to His Excellency Governor Felix, greetings. New Heart English Bible "Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings. Webster's Bible Translation Claudius Lysias, to the most excellent governor Felix, sendeth greeting. Weymouth New Testament "Claudius Lysias to his Excellency, Felix the Governor: all good wishes. World English Bible “Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Claudius Lysias, to the most noble governor Felix, greetings: Berean Literal Bible "Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent, governor Felix: Greetings. Young's Literal Translation 'Claudius Lysias, to the most noble governor Felix, hail: Smith's Literal Translation Claudius Lysias to the most excellent leader Felix, health. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleClaudius Lysias to the most excellent governor, Felix, greeting. Catholic Public Domain Version “Claudius Lysias, to the most excellent governor, Felix: greetings. New American Bible “Claudius Lysias to his excellency the governor Felix, greetings. New Revised Standard Version “Claudius Lysias to his Excellency the governor Felix, greetings. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleClau’di-us Lys’ias to the most excellent governor Fe’lix, greetings. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Qlaudius Lucius to Felix the Governor, the Excellent: Greeting; NT Translations Anderson New TestamentClaudius Lysias to the most excel lent governor, Felix, greeting: Godbey New Testament Claudius Lysias to the most noble governor Felix, greeting. Haweis New Testament Claudius Lysias to his excellence the governor Felix, greeting. Mace New Testament CLAUDIUS LYSIAS to the most excellent governour FELIX wishes health. Weymouth New Testament "Claudius Lysias to his Excellency, Felix the Governor: all good wishes. Worrell New Testament "Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor, Felix, Greeting: Worsley New Testament Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul Sent to Felix…25And he wrote the following letter: 26Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. 27This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen,… 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 22:24-30 the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him. / 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.” ... Acts 24:22-23 Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.” / 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 25:23-27 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. / Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer. / But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him. ... Acts 26:30-32 Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” Acts 28:16-17 When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him. / After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. Romans 13:1-4 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... 1 Peter 2:13-14 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. John 18:28-31 Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover. / So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” / “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.” ... Luke 23:1-4 Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate. / And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” / So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. ... Matthew 27:11-14 Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. / Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?” ... Mark 15:1-5 Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. / So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things. ... Daniel 6:1-5 Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, / and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. / Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. ... Esther 3:12-15 On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring. / And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. / A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued in every province and published to all the people, so that they would be ready on that day. ... Nehemiah 2:7-9 I also said to him, “If it pleases the king, may letters be given to me for the governors west of the Euphrates, so that they will grant me safe passage until I reach Judah. / And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. / Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. Treasury of Scripture Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix sends greeting. the most. Acts 24:3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. Acts 26:25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. Luke 1:3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, greeting. Acts 15:23 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 3 John 1:14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. Jump to Previous Claudius Excellency Excellent Felix Good Governor Greeting Greetings Hail Lysias Noble Peace Ruler WishesJump to Next Claudius Excellency Excellent Felix Good Governor Greeting Greetings Hail Lysias Noble Peace Ruler WishesActs 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. Claudius Lysias Claudius Lysias was a Roman tribune, a commander of a cohort, stationed in Jerusalem. His name suggests he was a Greek who acquired Roman citizenship, likely through purchase, as was common in the Roman Empire. This reflects the diverse cultural and political landscape of the time, where Roman authority was often administered by individuals from various backgrounds. His role in the narrative of Acts highlights the Roman legal system's influence on early Christian history. To His Excellency, Governor Felix Greetings Persons / Places / Events 1. Claudius LysiasA Roman commander in Jerusalem who played a crucial role in protecting Paul from a Jewish mob. His actions demonstrate the Roman legal system's influence and the protection it sometimes afforded to early Christians. 2. Governor Felix The Roman governor of Judea at the time. Known for his corruption and harsh rule, Felix's interactions with Paul highlight the challenges faced by early Christians in navigating political and legal systems. 3. Paul the Apostle Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Paul is the central figure in the surrounding account. His arrest and subsequent trials are pivotal events in the spread of the Gospel and the early church's history. 4. Jerusalem The city where Paul was arrested, a significant location for both Jewish and Christian history. It serves as the backdrop for the tensions between Jewish leaders and the early Christian movement. 5. Roman Legal System The context of this verse involves the Roman legal system, which played a significant role in the spread of Christianity by providing a framework for legal protection and appeal. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in Legal SystemsEven in a corrupt system, God can use authorities to protect His people and further His purposes, as seen in Paul's protection by Roman officials. Courage in the Face of Opposition Paul's unwavering commitment to his mission, despite legal and physical threats, serves as an example of courage and faithfulness for believers today. The Role of Citizenship Paul's Roman citizenship provided him certain protections and rights. Christians can consider how their earthly citizenship can be used to advance the Gospel. Wisdom in Navigating Authority Believers are called to be wise and discerning in their interactions with authorities, balancing respect for the law with obedience to God.(26) Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix.--The letter may have been sent unsealed, or a copy of it may have been given to St. Paul or St. Luke after his arrival. What we have obviously purports to be a verbal reproduction of it. We note (1) that the epithet "most excellent" is that which St. Luke uses of Theophilus, to whom he dedicates both the Gospel and the Acts (Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1), and (2) that the formal salutation, "greeting," is the same as that used in the letter of the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15:23) and in the Epistle of St. James (James 1:1).Verse 26. - Greeting for sendeth greeting, A.V. Governor; ἡγεμών, as ver. 24; propraetor of an imperial province, as distinguished from the ἀνθύπατος, or proconsul, who governed the provinces which were in the patronage of the senate. Sergius Paulus (Acts 13:7, 8) was a proconsul, and so was Gallio (Acts 18:10); Pontius Pilate (Matthew 27:2) and Felix were procurators, ἡγεμόνες, only in a looser sense, as the more exact name of their office was ἐπίτροπος procurator. Only, as they were appointed by the emperor, and often exercised the full functions of a legatus Caesaris, they were called ἡγεμόνες as well as proprietors. Felix, called by Tacitus, Antonius Felix ('Hist.,' 5:9), was the brother of Pallas, the freedman and favorite of Claudius. He as well as his brother Felix had originally been the slave of Antonia the mother of the Emperor Claudius; and hence the name Antonins Felix, or, as he was sometimes otherwise celled, Claudius Felix. Tacitus, after mentioning that Claudius appointed as governors of Judaea sometimes knights and sometimes freedmen, adds that among the last Autenius Felix ruled this province with boundless cruelty and in the most arbitrary manner, showing by his abuse of power his servile origin. He adds that he married Drusilla, the granddaughter of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, so that he was Mark Antony's grandson-in-law, while Claudius was Antony's grandson. But see Acts 24:24, note. In the 'Annals' (12. 5) Tacitus further speaks of the incompetence of Felix to govern, stirring up rebellions by the means he took to repress them, and of the utter lawlessness and confusion to which the province was reduced by the maladministration of Felix and his colleague, Ventidius Cumanus ("cut pars provinciae habebatur"). He adds that civil war would have broken out if Quadratus, the Governor of Syria, had not interposed, and secured the punishment of Cumanus, while Felix, his equal in guilt, was continued in his government. This was owing, no doubt, to the influence of Pallas. The same influence secured the continued government to Felix upon Nero's accession, Pallas being all-powerful with Agrippina. Such was "the most excellent governor Felix." For further accounts of him, see Josephus ('Bell. Jud.,' 2. 12:8; 13.), who ignores his share in the government as the partner of Cumauus, and dates his appointment subsequently to the con-detonation of Cumanus at Rome, and is also there silent as to his misdeeds. (For further accounts of Felix, see 'Ant. Jud.,' 20. 7:1, 2; 8:5-7, which relate his adulterous marriage with Drusilla, and some of his murders and cruelties.) Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “ClaudiusΚλαύδιος (Klaudios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2804: Of Latin origin; Claudius, the name of two Romans. Lysias, Λυσίας (Lysias) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3079: Claudius Lysias, a Roman tribune of the soldiers in Jerusalem. Of uncertain affinity; Lysias, a Roman. To Τῷ (Tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His Excellency, κρατίστῳ (kratistō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular - Superlative Strong's 2903: Superlative of a derivative of kratos; strongest, i.e. very honorable. Governor ἡγεμόνι (hēgemoni) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2232: From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province. Felix: Φήλικι (Phēliki) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 5344: Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman. Greetings. Χαίρειν (Chairein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 5463: A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. Links Acts 23:26 NIVActs 23:26 NLT Acts 23:26 ESV Acts 23:26 NASB Acts 23:26 KJV Acts 23:26 BibleApps.com Acts 23:26 Biblia Paralela Acts 23:26 Chinese Bible Acts 23:26 French Bible Acts 23:26 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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