Common English Bible

Acts Of The Apostles 23:25-29 Common English Bible (CEB)

25. He wrote the following letter:

26. Claudius Lysias, to the most honorable Governor Felix: Greetings.

27. This man was seized by the Jews and was almost killed by them. I was nearby with a unit of soldiers, and I rescued him when I discovered that he was a Roman citizen.

28. I wanted to find out why they were accusing him, so I brought him to their council.

29. I discovered that they were accusing him about questions related to their Law. I found no charge deserving of death or imprisonment.