Acts 22:27 Cross-References

Commentary on Acts 22:27

Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman?—The tribune comes personally (προσελθὼν, proselthōn, 'having come to') to verify the claim. His question Λέγε μοι, σὺ Ῥωμαῖος εἶ (Lege moi, sy Rōmaios ei, 'Tell me, you—are you a Roman?') is direct, using the emphatic σύ (sy, 'you'). He must confirm before proceeding, as flogging a citizen would ruin his career. He said, Yea—Paul's simple ναί (nai, 'yes') is a legal declaration, subject to penalty if false.This brief exchange holds enormous legal weight. Paul doesn't claim citizenship lightly—it's verifiable through off...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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