Acts 23:25

Acts 23:25 Meaning and Explanation

And he wrote a letter after this manner:

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The commander writes a letter to the governor, which Luke now records.

What Does Acts 23:25 Mean?

Roman procedure required a written report when a prisoner was transferred to a higher court. Lysias drafts the official letter to accompany Paul, and Luke preserves its substance for us.

The letter that follows is the first in a chain of official findings that will declare Paul innocent. God is building a record before the world: His servant's chains are not for any crime, but for "the hope of Israel" (Acts 28:20).

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What does Acts 23:25 mean?

The commander writes a letter to the governor, which Luke now records.

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