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◄ Acts 22:24►
New International Version
the commander ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks. He directed that he be flogged and interrogated in order to find out why the people were shouting at him like this.

New Living Translation
The commander brought Paul inside and ordered him lashed with whips to make him confess his crime. He wanted to find out why the crowd had become so furious.

English Standard Version
the tribune ordered him to be brought into the barracks, saying that he should be examined by flogging, to find out why they were shouting against him like this.

Berean Standard Bible
the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him.

Berean Literal Bible
The commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, having directed him to be examined by flogging, so that he might know for what cause they were crying out against him like this.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and said that he should be examined under scourging, so that he might know why they shouted so against him.

New American Standard Bible
the commander ordered that he be brought into the barracks, saying that he was to be interrogated by flogging so that he would find out the reason why they were shouting against him that way.

NASB 1995
the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, stating that he should be examined by scourging so that he might find out the reason why they were shouting against him that way.

NASB 1977
the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, stating that he should be examined by scourging so that he might find out the reason why they were shouting against him that way.

Legacy Standard Bible
the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, stating that he should be examined by flogging so that he might find out the reason why they were shouting against him that way.

Amplified Bible
the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, stating that he was to be interrogated with a whip in order to learn why the people were shouting against him that way.

Christian Standard Bible
the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, directing that he be interrogated with the scourge to discover the reason they were shouting against him like this.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, directing that he be examined with the scourge, so he could discover the reason they were shouting against him like this.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
The Roman commander ordered Paul to be taken into the fortress and beaten with a whip. He did this to find out why the people were screaming at Paul.

English Revised Version
the chief captain commanded him to 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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the officer ordered the soldiers to take Paul into the barracks and told them to question Paul as they whipped him. The officer wanted to find out why the people were yelling at Paul like this.

Good News Translation
The Roman commander ordered his men to take Paul into the fort, and he told them to whip him in order to find out why the Jews were screaming like this against him.

International Standard Version
the tribune ordered Paul to be taken into the barracks and told the soldiers to beat and question him in order to find out why the people were yelling at him like this.

NET Bible
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.

New Heart English Bible
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 yelled at him like that.

Webster's Bible Translation
The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know for what cause they cried so against him.

Weymouth New Testament
the Tribune ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and be examined by flogging, in order to ascertain the reason why they thus cried out against him.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the chief captain commanded him to be brought into the stronghold, saying, “Let him be examined by scourges,” that he might know for what cause they were crying so against him.

Berean Literal Bible
The commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, having directed him to be examined by flogging, so that he might know for what cause they were crying out against him like this.

Young's Literal Translation
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.

Smith's Literal Translation
The captain of a thousand commanded him to be brought to the camp, having spoken to examine him by scourges; that he might know for what cause they exclaimed so against him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The tribune commanded him to be brought into the castle, and that he should be scourged and tortured: to know for what cause they did so cry out against him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the tribune ordered him to be brought into the fortress, and to be scourged and tortured, in order to discover the reason that they were crying out in this way against him.

New American Bible
the cohort commander ordered him to be brought into the compound and gave instruction that he be interrogated under the lash to determine the reason why they were making such an outcry against him.

New Revised Standard Version
the tribune directed that he was to be brought into the barracks, and ordered him to be examined by flogging, to find out the reason for this outcry against him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and ordered that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know for what cause they cried so against him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The Chiliarch commanded to take him to the encampment and ordered that he be questioned by scourging, so as to know for what cause they were crying out against him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
the officer commanded him to be led into the fortress, and gave orders that he should be examined by scourging, that he might know for what cause they so cried out against him.

Godbey New Testament
the chiliarch commanded that he should be led into the castle, saying that he should be tested by scourges, in order that he might know on account of what cause they continued so to cry out against him.

Haweis New Testament
the military tribune commanded him to be brought into the fortress, ordering that he should be put to the question by scourging; that he might know for what cause they clamoured so loudly against him.

Mace New Testament
when the commanding officer order'd him to be brought into the castle, and put to the question by the lash, in order to find out the reason of their exclamations against him.

Weymouth New Testament
the Tribune ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and be examined by flogging, in order to ascertain the reason why they thus cried out against him.

Worrell New Testament
the chief captain gave orders that he should be brought into the castle, saying that he should be examined by scourges, that he might fully know for what cause they were thus clamoring against him.

Worsley New Testament
the tribune commanded him to be brought into the castle, and ordered him to be put to the question by scourging; that he might know for what reason they so cried out against him.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Paul the Roman Citizen
…23As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,24thecommanderordered thatPaulbe broughtintothebarracks.He directed thatPaulbe floggedand interrogatedtodeterminethe reasonforthisoutcryagainst him.25But as they stretched him out to strap him down, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it lawful for you to flog a Roman citizen without a trial?”…

Cross References
Acts 21:33-34
The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done. / Some in the crowd were shouting one thing, and some another. And since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks.

Acts 16:22-24
The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods. / And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. / On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.

Acts 23:27
This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen,

Acts 25:26-27
I have nothing definite to write to our sovereign about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this inquiry I may have something to write. / For it seems unreasonable to me to send on a prisoner without specifying the charges against him.”

Acts 24:7-8
but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, / By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”

Acts 19:38-40
So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and proconsuls are available. Let them bring charges against one another there. / But if you are seeking anything beyond this, it must be settled in a legal assembly. / For we are in jeopardy of being charged with rioting for today’s events, and we have no justification to account for this commotion.”

Acts 25:23-24
The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in. / Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.

Acts 26:29-31
“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.” / Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.”

Acts 21:30-32
The whole city was stirred up, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut. / While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil. / Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.

Acts 23:10
The dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks.

Acts 24:22-23
Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.” / He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.

Acts 25:4-5
But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon. / So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.”

Acts 26:32
And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Acts 28:16
When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him.

Acts 5:26
At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.


Treasury of Scripture

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

The chief.

Acts 21:31,32
And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar…

Acts 23:10,27
And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bringhim into the castle…

that he should.

Acts 22:25-29
And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? …

Acts 16:22,23,37
And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beatthem…

John 19:1
Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourgedhim.

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Acts 22
1.Paul declares how he was converted to the faith,
17.and called to his apostleship.
22.At the very mentioning of the Gentiles the people exclaim on him.
24.He would have been scourged;
25.but claiming the privilege of a Roman, he escapes.














the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks
The commander, likely Claudius Lysias, was a Roman tribune responsible for maintaining order. The barracks refer to the Antonia Fortress in Jerusalem, a military installation adjacent to the Temple Mount. This location was strategic for controlling unrest during festivals. The act of bringing Paul into the barracks indicates a protective custody measure, as the mob was hostile. This reflects Roman practices of quelling disturbances and ensuring a fair trial, aligning with Roman law's emphasis on order and justice.

He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated
Flogging was a common Roman method for extracting information, often used on non-citizens. It involved severe physical punishment, typically with a flagellum, a whip with multiple leather thongs. This reflects the harsh realities of Roman judicial procedures and the assumption of guilt before innocence. The intent was to extract a confession or information, highlighting the brutal nature of Roman law enforcement. This act contrasts with Jewish law, which had more humane limits on punishment (Deuteronomy 25:3).

to determine the reason for this outcry against him
The outcry refers to the uproar from the Jewish crowd, who accused Paul of defiling the temple by bringing Gentiles into it (Acts 21:28-29). This accusation was serious, as the temple was central to Jewish worship and identity. The Roman commander sought to understand the cause of the disturbance, reflecting the Roman concern for maintaining peace in their provinces. This situation underscores the tension between Jewish religious customs and Roman authority. It also parallels the trial of Jesus, where Roman officials struggled to understand the religious charges brought against Him (Luke 23:1-4).

Persons / Places / Events
1.Paul
A key figure in the early Christian church, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus. He was a Roman citizen and a Pharisee who converted to Christianity after an encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus.

2.The Commander
A Roman military officer responsible for maintaining order. In this context, he is trying to understand the cause of the uproar against Paul.

3.The Barracks
A place where Roman soldiers were stationed. It served as a secure location for questioning and detaining individuals.

4.Flogging
A severe form of punishment and interrogation used by the Romans to extract information or confessions.

5.The Outcry
The uproar from the Jewish crowd against Paul, which led to his arrest and the subsequent events.
Teaching Points
Understanding Persecution
Christians should be prepared for opposition and persecution when standing for the truth of the Gospel, as exemplified by Paul's experience.

The Role of Authority
Authorities may not always understand the spiritual dynamics at play. Christians should pray for wisdom and courage when dealing with secular authorities.

The Power of Citizenship
Paul’s Roman citizenship played a crucial role in his defense. Believers should be aware of their rights and use them wisely for the advancement of the Gospel.

Endurance in Trials
Paul’s willingness to endure suffering for Christ is a powerful example of faithfulness. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in trials, trusting in God’s purpose.

The Importance of Testimony
Paul’s situation arose from his bold testimony about Jesus. Christians are called to share their faith, even when it leads to personal risk.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Acts 22:24?

2.Why did the commander order Paul to be flogged in Acts 22:24?

3.How does Acts 22:24 demonstrate the Roman legal system's influence on early Christians?

4.What Old Testament laws relate to the treatment of prisoners like in Acts 22:24?

5.How can we respond to unjust treatment, as Paul did in Acts 22:24?

6.How does Paul's experience in Acts 22:24 encourage perseverance in sharing the Gospel?

7.Why did the commander order Paul to be flogged in Acts 22:24?

8.How does Acts 22:24 reflect Roman legal practices of the time?

9.What does Acts 22:24 reveal about the treatment of early Christians?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 22?

11.What did Paul do between his third and fourth journeys?

12.Acts 22:27-29 - Did Roman citizenship function as described here, or is this portrayal inconsistent with known Roman law?

13.Acts 24:22-26 portrays Felix as corrupt and expecting a bribe; do we have any non-biblical records supporting or contradicting this depiction?

14.What led to Paul's imprisonment?
What Does Acts 22:24 Mean
The commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks

After Paul’s testimony on the temple steps ignited fresh fury (Acts 22:22–23), the Roman commander (tribune) again stepped in to keep the peace. By bringing Paul into the Antonia Fortress—part barracks, part local headquarters—the officer both shielded Paul from the mob and positioned him for further inquiry.

•Acts 21:31-34 shows the same commander rescuing Paul earlier;Acts 23:10 repeats the pattern.

•Proverbs 18:13 reminds us that a wise authority gathers the facts before acting.

He directed that Paul be flogged

Roman practice used scourging to expose truth, assuming pain would force confession. The command was immediate and routine, revealing how little value was placed on an untried man’s back.

•John 19:1 records Jesus enduring the same brutal treatment.

•Acts 16:22-23 and2 Corinthians 11:24-25 catalog Paul’s previous beatings, highlighting his willingness to suffer for Christ.

•Isaiah 53:5 foretells that stripes can serve a redemptive purpose, though here Rome seeks information, not salvation.

and interrogated

The commander intended to “examine” Paul by scourging—torture first, questions second. Roman law actually protected citizens from such abuse, a fact Paul will soon claim (Acts 22:25-29).

•Proverbs 17:26 warns it is wrong to punish the righteous.

•Acts 25:16 records Festus acknowledging the illegality of condemning a man without hearing his defense.

This moment sets up Paul’s dramatic appeal to his citizenship, turning Roman procedure in his favor.

to determine the reason for this outcry against him.

The officer simply could not grasp why the crowd wanted Paul dead; to him it sounded like a noisy theological quarrel (Acts 23:29). He sought a clean, legal motive—something intelligible in Roman terms.

•Acts 18:15 shows Gallio making a similar distinction between civil crime and religious dispute.

•1 Peter 3:15 encourages believers to give a reasoned defense when questioned; Paul was ready, but the mob refused to listen.

summary

Acts 22:24 captures a tense sequence: protection, planned torture, and official confusion. Rome’s knee-jerk reliance on flogging contrasts sharply with Paul’s calm reliance on his rights and on God’s sovereign plan. The verse sets the stage for Paul’s appeal to citizenship, which God uses to move His servant from Jerusalem toward Rome, fulfillingActs 9:15 and demonstrating that no earthly authority can derail divine purpose.

(24)Bade that he should be examined by scourging.--The matter-of-course way in which this is narrated illustrates the ordinary process of Roman provincial administration. The chiliarch had probably only partially understood St. Paul's Aramaic speech, and his first impulse was to have him scourged, so as to elicit from his own lips that which he could not gather from the confused and contradictory clamours of the crowd.

Verse 24.- Bidding forand bade, A.V.;for what cause forwherefore, A.V.; soshouted forcried so, A.V.The chief captain (seeActs 21:31, note).The castle (seeActs 21:34, note).Examined;ἀνετάζεσθαι, only here and in ver. 29. InJudges 6:29 (Codex Alexandrinus) and in the Hist. of Susanna 14 the verb has the simple sense of "inquiring." The classical word for "examining" and especially by torture, isἐξετάζειν. By scourging (μάστιξιν). Theμάστιξ was in Latin theflagellum, the m st severe implement of flogging, though even with the lightervirga, the rod of the lictor, slaves and others were beaten to death (usque ad necem). It was not lawful to beat a Roman citizen even with thevirga (ῤάβδος);Acts 16:22, 35, 37, notes. Theμάστιξ, or scourge, was that with which our Lord was scourged at the bidding of Pilate (Matthew 27:26, whereφραγελλώσας is from the Latinflagellum;Mark 10:34;Luke 18:33;John 19:1). Doubtless Lysias had not understood Paul's Hebrew speech, and so had not known what it was which provoked so fierce an uproar among the people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
the
ὁ(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

commander
χιλίαρχος(chiliarchos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5506:A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers

ordered that
ἐκέλευσεν(ekeleusen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2753:To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; 'hail'; to incite by word, i.e. Order.

[Paul]
αὐτὸν(auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

be brought
εἰσάγεσθαι(eisagesthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 1521:To lead in, bring in, introduce. From eis and ago; to introduce.

into
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὴν(tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

barracks.
παρεμβολήν(parembolēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3925:From a compound of para and emballo; a throwing in beside, i.e., battle-array, encampment or barracks.

He directed that
εἴπας(eipas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

[Paul]
αὐτὸν(auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

be flogged
μάστιξιν(mastixin)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3148:Probably from the base of massaomai; a whip.

and interrogated
ἀνετάζεσθαι(anetazesthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 426:To examine (a person on trial, a witness) judicially (frequently by the aid of torture). From ana and etazo; to investigate.

to
ἵνα(hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

determine
ἐπιγνῷ(epignō)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1921:From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.

the reason
αἰτίαν(aitian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 156:From the same as aiteo; a cause, i.e. reason, crime.

for
δι’(di’)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

this
οὕτως(houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3779:Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).

outcry
ἐπεφώνουν(epephōnoun)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2019:To call out, shout, clamor at. From epi and phoneo; to call at something, i.e. Exclaim.

against him.
αὐτῷ(autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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