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Acts 22:26 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Acts 22:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 22 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest : for this man is a Roman.”
Acts 22:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 22:26
When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain—The centurion's immediate response (ἀκούσας, akousas, 'having heard') shows the seriousness of Paul's claim. He doesn't proceed with the flogging but runs to report to the χιλιάρχῳ (chiliarchō, 'commander of a thousand,' the tribune Claudius Lysias, 23:26). The urgency reflects the grave consequences of illegally flogging a Roman citizen.Saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman—The centurion's warning Ὅρα τί μέλλεις ποιεῖν (Hora ti melleis poiein, 'Watch what you are about to do!') is stronger than the KJV sugg...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 22:26
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“and the commanding officer also was afraid when he realized that he was a Roman”