17 Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him."
17 Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.
17 Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the tribune, for he has something to tell him."
17 Paul called over one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the captain. He has something important to tell him."
17 Then Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, "Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to tell him."
17 Paul called for one of the Roman officers and said, "Take this young man to the commander. He has something important to tell him."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 23:17
Commentary on Acts 23:12-24
(Read Acts 23:12-24)
False religious principles, adopted by carnal men, urge on to such wickedness, as human nature would hardly be supposed capable of. Yet the Lord readily disappoints the best concerted schemes of iniquity. Paul knew that the Divine providence acts by reasonable and prudent means; and that, if he neglected to use the means in his power, he could not expect God's providence to work on his behalf. He who will not help himself according to his means and power, has neither reason nor revelation to assure him that he shall receive help from God. Believing in the Lord, we and ours shall be kept from every evil work, and kept to his kingdom. Heavenly Father, give us by thy Holy Spirit, for Christ's sake, this precious faith.