The Roman Soldier Face to Face with the Christian Apostle
Acts 21:37-40
And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said to the chief captain, May I speak to you? Who said, Can you speak Greek?…


The heathen, notwithstanding his ignorance, was more open to reason than the Jew, blinded by fanaticism and bigotry. Religion corrupted by priestcraft is worse than skepticism. Courtesy and chivalry may be made to serve higher purposes. The providential appointment of the history of Judaism opened the way for a free gospel. Jews were filling up their cup. - R.



Parallel Verses
KJV: And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?

WEB: As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he asked the commanding officer, "May I speak to you?" He said, "Do you know Greek?




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