Bible Strands
Acts 23:24
Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Claudius Lysias commands his centurions to arrange mounts for Paul so the military escort can transport him safely to Governor Felix.
The words — The Greek κτὴνη (ktēnē) refers specifically to the livestock or mounts supplied, while ἐπιβιβάντες (epibibantes) denotes the action of having the soldiers set Paul upon those animals.
The thread — This logistical order immediately precedes the text of the official letter to Felix in Acts 23:26 and sets the stage for Paul’s subsequent trials before Felix in Acts 24:10 and Festus in Acts 25:14.
Why it lands — The passage records a concrete administrative command to secure transport for a prisoner, requiring the reader to observe the procedural measures taken to preserve Paul’s life during his transfer.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.
Cross-references
- Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
- Acts 24:10 When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.
- Acts 25:14 Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.
- Acts 23:33 When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him.
- Nehemiah 2:12 I set out at night with a few men. I did not tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. The only animal with me was the one on which I was riding.
- Esther 8:12 The single day appointed throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar.
- Matthew 27:2 They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor.
- Luke 3:1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,
- Luke 10:34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
- Acts 24:22 Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”