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Acts 23:26
Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Claudius Lysias opens an official letter to Governor Felix, recording the moment he intervened to rescue Paul from Jewish attackers.
The words — κρατίστῳ (kratistō) literally means "most excellent," a formal Roman honorific, while χαίρειν (chairein) translates directly to "greeting."
The thread — The formal letter salutation structure mirrors Acts 15:23, and the title "most excellent" reappears in Paul's address to Felix in Acts 24:3.
Why it lands — It grounds the narrative in Roman administrative procedure, requiring the reader to recognize the legal framework that protects Paul's case.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
Cross-references
- Acts 15:23 and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.
- Luke 1:3 Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
- Acts 24:3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
- Acts 26:25 But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
- James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.
- 3 John 1:14 Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.