Acts 23:27

"“Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings."

Key Reflection

Claudius Lysias, a Roman military tribune, addressed his message to Governor Porcius Festus, known as Felix, using formal and respectful language typical of official correspondence between Roman officials. The greeting "Greetings" (σεγραμμάτην, segrammátēn) reflects the diplomatic tone necessary for communication between provincial governors, acknowledging Felix's esteemed position and setting a courteous precedent for further communication regarding the prisoner in custody.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 27. Should have been killed of them. Was about to be killed by them. The life of Paul had been twice endangered in this manner, Ac 21:30; 23:10. With an army. With a band of soldiers, Ac 23:10. {f} "this man" Ac 21:33; 24:7 {++} "taken of the Jews" "seized by" {&} "should have been killed" "would" {|} "army" "with the soldiers" __________________________________________________________________

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