We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. Acts chapter 23 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof. Pauls appeal to caesar, we see that it is lawful to avail ourselves, even in the cause of god, of those civil privileges with which his mercy has blessed us. Provide horses for paul so that he may be taken safely to governor felix. Paul, earnestly beholding the councilwith a look of conscious integrity and unfaltering courage, perhaps also recognizing some of his early fellow pupils. This is the first time paul was identified in the book of acts as being a member of the pharisaic sect. I stand on trial because of the hope of the resurrection of the dead. Now were on chapter 23, and im here to tell you, it doesnt matter anymore, sort of.
Acts 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Verse click for chapter new international version he wrote a letter as. Paul appeals to caesar to avoid a plot against his life. Acts 25 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 25 in plain english. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. He receives a divine assurance that he shall go to rome. The close of the foregoing chapter left paul in the high priests court, into which the chief captain whether to his advantage or no i know not had removed his cause from the mob. Acts 23, new international version niv the bible app. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. This is a selftest on chapters 25 28 of the book of acts. Acts 2325 niv paul looked straight at the sanhedrin bible gateway. Acts 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
And provide them beasts, that they may set paul on, and bring him safe unto felix the governor. Acts 23 paul in protective custody, from jerusalem to caesarea a. Acts 23 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 23 in plain english. Exploring the book of acts chapter 23 exploring the book of acts chapter 24. I have nothing definite to write to his majesty that is. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. And he called unto him two centurions, saying, make ready two hundred soldiers to go to caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Acts 23 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Caesarea became a great grecoroman urban center as well, with pagan temples, a theater, hippodrome or circus, and amphitheater. This commentary on acts 23 treats pauls appearance before the sanhedrin and his removal from jerusalem to save him from assassins.
A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Read acts 23 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The whole jewish community has petitioned me about him in jerusalem and here in caesarea, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. This takes us all the way back to the tower of babel when all of this junk really began. The command to have paul struck was in fact contrary to both the spirit and the letter of the law. He was sent to rome on account of the complaints of the samaritans against the jews, but the jewish cause prevailed, and there is no reason to suppose that ananias lost his. Results page 1 of 3 introduction the key verse to the whole chapter and the rest of the book of acts. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. History tells us two things about this high priest, what were they. Acts 23 niv paul looked straight at the sanhedrin bible gateway. Acts chapter 25 kjv king james version 1 now when festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from caesarea to jerusalem 2 then the high priest and the chief of the jews informed him against paul, and besought him. Acts of the apostles chapter twentythree objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the events of. Festus made a second admission to the lords and ladies assembled to hear paul.
Acts chapter 23 questions for discussion the living. The high priest and chief men informed festus of paul. Now when festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from caesarea to jerusalem. Acts 23 new international version niv dramatized audio. Acts chapter 23 acts chapter 24 acts chapter 25 acts chapter 26 acts chapter 27 acts chapter 28. Acts 25 commentary acts chapter 25 commentary bible study. Acts 25, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. That is not the way paul spoke of himself romans 8. So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, see thou tell no man that thou hast shewed these things to me. Acts of the apostles chapter twentyfive objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the circumstances in which paul appealed to caesar 2 to observe paul before king agrippa summary shortly after festus arrived in caesarea, he went to jerusalem. But before doing so, luke explained how agrippa and bernice came with great pomp and entered the audience room with the highranking military officers and the prominent men of.
Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. The letter was address to the most excellent governor felix 3. Does the lord still strengthen us christians this way today. Then paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, men and brethren, i have lived in all good conscience before god until this day. They plotted, of course, to ambush paul along the way and kill him. You sit there to judge me according to the law, yet. Acts 23 is the twentythird chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 23 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. It was a very big deal, with much pomp because of the king and queen. Two chapters ago, i laid out this big debate question whether paul was right or wrong about going to jerusalem.
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