Acts 22:29
“Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Then straightway - Immediately. They saw that by scourging him they would have Violated the Roman law, and exposed…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
After he knew that he was a Roman - He who was going to scourge him durst not proceed to the torture when Paul declared…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 22:22-30
Paul was going on with this account of himself, had shown them his commission to preach among the Gentiles without any…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
which should have examined him This is old English for "which were about to examine him" which the Rev. Ver.gives. The…