Bible verse
But the chief captain Lysias came [upon us], and with great violence took [him] away out of our hands,
Acts 24:7 · BSB
The verses around it, from Acts 24.
3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
4 But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
5 We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
6 and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.
7 But the chief captain Lysias came [upon us], and with great violence took [him] away out of our hands,
8 By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”
9 The Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true.
10 When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.
11 You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
KJV
But the chief captain Lysias came on us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,
ASV
But Lysias, the tribune, overwhelming us with great violence, snatched him away from our hands,
ERV
But the chief captain Lysias came and with great violence took him out of our hands,
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