Acts 23:10

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And when a serious debate broke out, the commander was afraid that Paul might [virtually] be torn apart by the mob, so he ordered his soldiers to go down [to the Council meeting] and forcibly remove Paul and take him to the battalion headquarters.

Cross References

James 3:14

But if you people have bitter jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, do not be arrogant [over it] and deny the truth.

James 1:19

You people [already] know this [or, “you should know this”], my dearly loved brothers. However, every person should be quick to listen, slow to talk and slow in becoming angry.

Acts 22:24

the commander ordered Paul to be brought to headquarters and requested that he be interrogated by means of a flogging, in order to learn the reason why people were shouting against him.

Acts 23:32

The next day the soldiers allowed the horsemen to go on with Paul, while they [themselves] returned to headquarters.

Acts 23:27

This man [i.e., Paul] was grabbed by the Jews and almost killed by them when I discovered what they were doing and rescued him, after learning that he was a Roman citizen.

Acts 23:16

But Paul’s nephew learned of their plot and went to the headquarters and told Paul [all about it].

Acts 21:37

As Paul was being brought into the headquarters building, he said to the commander, “Can I speak with you?” The commander replied [with surprise], “You know the Greek language?

Acts 23:28

So, I brought him before the Council because I wanted to know the reasons for the charges [they were] bringing against him.

2 Corinthians 11:26

I have been on frequent journeys; in danger from rivers; in danger from thieves; in danger from my own people; in danger from the Gentiles; in danger in the city; in danger in the desert; in danger in the ocean; in danger among false brothers.

Acts 24:7

{Some ancient manuscripts add this verse} and we would have judged him according to our law but commander Lysias came and forcibly took him out of our hands