Acts 23:25
What does Acts 23:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 23:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 23:25 means
The commander composes a letter “after this form,” introducing an official report to accompany Paul. This signals administrative transparency and accountability. Written communication ensures Felix receives the case with context and a legal evaluation from the officer on the ground. The letter will portray the essential facts: Paul’s rescue from a violent mob, the nature of the accusations, the absence of criminal guilt, and the discovery of a plot. This document will guide Felix’s initial response and underscores that, from Rome’s perspective, Paul is not a danger to public order. It sets a formal tone as Paul’s case enters higher jurisdiction.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he wrote a letter after this form:
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he wrote a letter after this manner:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he wrote a letter after this form:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he sent a letter in these words:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862he having written a letter after this description:
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752(For he feared lest perhaps the Jews might take him away by force and kill him: and he should afterwards be slandered, as if he was to take money.) And he wrote a letter after this manner:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890having written a letter, couched in this form:
Context
With the escort prepared and transport arranged, the narrative pauses to present the contents of the commander’s letter. This insertion allows readers to see how Roman officials perceive Paul and the disturbance in Jerusalem. The letter will introduce the sender and recipient, recount the events, and justify the transfer. Once the communication is complete, the journey will proceed, with soldiers escorting Paul by night toward Antipatris and then to Cæsarea, where Felix will receive him and decide the next steps.
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