Acts 23:27 - Revised Version 1885 This man was seized by the Jews, and was about to be slain of them, when I came upon them with the soldiers, and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition This man was seized [as prisoner] by the Jews, and was about to be killed by them when I came upon them with the troops and rescued him, because I learned that he is a Roman citizen. American Standard Version (1901) This man was seized by the Jews, and was about to be slain of them, when I came upon them with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. Common English Bible This man was seized by the Jews and was almost killed by them. I was nearby with a unit of soldiers, and I rescued him when I discovered that he was a Roman citizen. Catholic Public Domain Version This man, having been apprehended by the Jews and being about to be put to death by them, I rescued, overwhelming them with soldiers, since I realized that he is a Roman. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version This man being taken by the Jews, and ready to be killed by them, I rescued coming in with an army, understanding that he is a Roman: |