Matthew 8:5 - Plain English Version5 Jesus went to a town called Capernium. There was a Roman army boss there. He was the boss over 100 soldiers. He went to Jesus and strongly asked him for help. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17695 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition5 As Jesus went into Capernaum, a centurion came up to Him, begging Him, See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)5 And when he was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, See the chapterCommon English Bible5 When Jesus went to Capernaum, a centurion approached, See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version5 And when he had entered into Capernaum, a centurion approached, petitioning him, See the chapter |
then they stretched out his arms and tied them so that they could whip his back. But Paul talked to the boss soldier that was standing there. He said, “Wait. I’m a Jew, but I’m a Roman too. My name is on the list of all the Roman people. But you didn’t take me to court, and no judge said that I’m guilty, so if you whip me, you will be breaking the Roman law.”
Then the big boss soldier got 2 other boss soldiers and told them, “You have to take Paul north to Caesarea town tonight. Take him to Felix, the government boss of this country. And you have to keep him safe. So get 200 soldiers ready to go with you. And get ready 70 soldiers that ride horses, to go there with you too. And get ready 200 soldiers that use spears, and they can go with you too. And get horses for Paul too. All of you have to be ready to leave at 9 o’clock tonight.”