Acts 22:24

KJV1611 – Modern English

The chief captain ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and directed that he be examined by scourging, to find out why they shouted so against him.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks and directed that he be interrogated under flogging to understand the reason they were shouting against him like this.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    the chief captain{G5506} commanded{G2753} him{G846} be brought{G71} into{G1519} the castle,{G3925} bidding that{G2036} he{G846} should be examined{G426} by scourging,{G3148} that{G2443} he might know{G1921} for what{G3739} cause{G156} they so{G3779} shouted{G2019} against him.{G846}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    The chief captain{G5506} commanded{G2753}{(G5656)} him{G846} to be brought{G71}{(G5745)} into{G1519} the castle{G3925}, and bade{G2036}{(G5631)} that he{G846} should be examined{G426}{(G5745)} by scourging{G3148}; that{G2443} he might know{G1921}{(G5632)} wherefore{G1223}{G3739}{G156} they cried{G2019} so{G3779} against{G2019}{(G5707)} him{G846}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    ye captayne bade him to be brought into the castle and commaunded him to be scourged and to be examined that he myght knowe wherfore they cryed on him.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    the captayne bad brynge him into the castell, and commaunded him to be beaten with roddes and to be examyned, that he mighte knowe, for what cause they cried so vpon him.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    The chiefe captaine commanded him to be led into the castle, and bade that he should be scourged, and examined, that he might knowe wherefore they cryed so on him.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    The chiefe captaine comaunded hym to be brought into the castle, & bade that he shoulde be scourged, and examined, that he myght knowe wherefore they cryed so on hym.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    the commanding officer commanded him to be brought into the barracks, ordering him to be examined by scourging, that he might know for what crime they shouted against him like that.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    the chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, saying, `By scourges let him be examined;' that he might know for what cause they were crying so against him.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    the chief captain commanded him be brought into the castle, bidding that he should be examined by scourging, that he might know for what cause they so shouted against him.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    the chief captain commanded him be brought into the castle, bidding that he should be examined by scourging, that he might know for what cause they so shouted against him.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    The chief captain gave orders for him to be taken into the army building, saying that he would put him to the test by whipping, so that he might have knowledge of the reason why they were crying out so violently against him.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    the commanding officer commanded him to be brought into the barracks, ordering him to be examined by scourging, that he might know for what crime they shouted against him like that.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    the commanding officer ordered Paul to be brought back into the barracks. He told them to interrogate Paul by beating him with a lash so that he could find out the reason the crowd was shouting at Paul in this way.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 21:34 : 34 And some cried one thing, and some another, among the crowd: and when he could not determine the truth because of the uproar, he commanded him to be carried into the barracks.
  • Acts 23:10 : 10 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing that Paul might be torn to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks.
  • Acts 23:27 : 27 This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. Then I came with an army and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman.
  • Heb 11:35 : 35 Women received their dead raised to life again. Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection.
  • Acts 22:25-29 : 25 And as they bound him with straps, Paul said to the centurion who stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman and uncondemned? 26 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take care what you do, for this man is a Roman. 27 Then the chief captain came and said to him, Tell me, are you a Roman? He said, Yes. 28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum I obtained this freedom. And Paul said, But I was born free. 29 Then immediately those who were about to examine him departed from him; and the chief captain also was afraid, after he realized he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.
  • John 19:1 : 1 Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged him.
  • Acts 16:22-23 : 22 Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. 23 When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely.
  • Acts 16:37 : 37 But Paul said to them, They have beaten us openly, uncondemned Romans, and have thrown us into prison. And now do they press us out secretly? No indeed! Let them come themselves and get us out.
  • Acts 21:31-32 : 31 And as they went about to kill him, news came to the chief captain of the band that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. 32 Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Acts 22:25-27
    3 verses
    89%

    25 And as they bound him with straps, Paul said to the centurion who stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman and uncondemned?

    26 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take care what you do, for this man is a Roman.

    27 Then the chief captain came and said to him, Tell me, are you a Roman? He said, Yes.

  • Acts 21:31-37
    7 verses
    80%

    31 And as they went about to kill him, news came to the chief captain of the band that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

    32 Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.

    33 Then the chief captain came near, took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and asked who he was, and what he had done.

    34 And some cried one thing, and some another, among the crowd: and when he could not determine the truth because of the uproar, he commanded him to be carried into the barracks.

    35 And when he reached the stairs, so it was, that he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob.

    36 For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.

    37 And as Paul was about to be led into the barracks, he said to the chief captain, May I speak with you? Who said, Can you speak Greek?

  • Acts 23:10
    79%

    10 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing that Paul might be torn to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks.

  • Acts 22:23
    79%

    23 And as they cried out and threw off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,

  • Acts 22:29-30
    2 verses
    79%

    29 Then immediately those who were about to examine him departed from him; and the chief captain also was afraid, after he realized he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.

    30 On the next day, because he wanted to know for certain why he was accused by the Jews, he released him from his bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.

  • Acts 24:6-8
    3 verses
    76%

    6 Who also attempted to desecrate the temple: whom we seized, and would have judged according to our law.

    7 But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great force took him away out of our hands,

    8 Commanding his accusers to come before you: by examining of whom you yourself may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him.

  • Acts 23:17-20
    4 verses
    76%

    17 Then Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, Take this young man to the chief captain, for he has something to tell him.

    18 So he took him and brought him to the chief captain and said, Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to bring this young man to you, as he has something to tell you.

    19 Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went aside privately and asked him, What is it you have to tell me?

    20 And he said, The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring down Paul tomorrow to the council, as though they would inquire somewhat more accurately about him.

  • Acts 16:22-24
    3 verses
    75%

    22 Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods.

    23 When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely.

    24 Having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.

  • John 19:1
    75%

    1 Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged him.

  • Acts 16:37-38
    2 verses
    75%

    37 But Paul said to them, They have beaten us openly, uncondemned Romans, and have thrown us into prison. And now do they press us out secretly? No indeed! Let them come themselves and get us out.

    38 And the officers told these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans.

  • Acts 23:28-31
    4 verses
    74%

    28 And when I wanted to know the charges for which they accused him, I brought him before their council.

    29 I found him to be accused over questions about their law, but had nothing charged against him deserving death or imprisonment.

    30 And when it was disclosed to me that a plot was about to be executed against the man, I sent him immediately to you, having also commanded his accusers to state their case before you. Farewell.

    31 Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.

  • Acts 24:22-23
    2 verses
    74%

    22 And when Felix heard these things, having more accurate knowledge of that Way, he postponed them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain comes down, I will decide your case.

    23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have freedom, and that he should permit none of his friends to minister or come to him.

  • Acts 25:15
    73%

    15 about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a judgment against him.

  • Acts 28:16-18
    3 verses
    72%

    16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who guarded him.

    17 After three days, Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. When they had come together, he said to them, Men and brethren, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

    18 When they had examined me, they wanted to release me, because there was no cause for putting me to death.

  • Acts 23:15
    72%

    15 Now therefore, you with the council suggest to the chief captain that he bring him down to you tomorrow, as though you would inquire something more accurately about him; and we, before he comes near, are ready to kill him.

  • Acts 25:6
    72%

    6 And when he had stayed among them more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea, and the next day, sitting on the judgment seat, commanded Paul to be brought.

  • Acts 25:17
    72%

    17 Therefore, when they had come here, without any delay, I sat on the judgment seat the next day, and commanded the man to be brought forth.

  • Matt 27:26-27
    2 verses
    71%

    26 Then he released Barabbas to them, and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

    27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall and gathered the whole band of soldiers around him.

  • Acts 23:22
    71%

    22 So the chief captain let the young man depart and charged him, Tell no one that you have revealed these things to me.

  • Mark 15:16
    71%

    16 And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium, and they called together the whole band.

  • Acts 25:2
    71%

    2 Then the high priest and the leaders of the Jews informed him against Paul and pleaded with him,

  • Acts 25:20-21
    2 verses
    71%

    20 And because I was uncertain of how to investigate such matters, I asked him if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

    21 But when Paul appealed to be kept for the hearing before Augustus, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.

  • Acts 25:23
    71%

    23 So the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and had entered into the audience hall with the chief captains and prominent men of the city, at Festus' command, Paul was brought in.

  • Acts 23:34
    70%

    34 When the governor had read the letter, he asked from what province he was. And when he understood that he was from Cilicia,

  • Acts 5:26
    70%

    26 Then the captain went with the officers and brought them without violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.

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