Acts 24:23

“And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.”

"And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him." - Acts 24:23
Commentary

What does Acts 24:23 mean?

Acts 24:23 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him." This verse comes at the end of a passage in Acts that details the apostle…

Read full commentaryDevotional

Liberty in Chains: A Reflection on Acts 24:23

In Acts 24:23, we find intriguing dynamics of power, authority, and freedom within the confinement of circumstances that appear restrictive. The text states: "And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his…

Read devotionalPrayer

A Prayer for Divine Protection and Liberty

O Lord, our God, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your divine presence and guidance. We gather in reverence, acknowledging that in Your infinite wisdom and mercy, You plan our paths and protect us in our trials. As we reflect on the…

Read prayer

Artwork for Acts 24:23

See all →
Acts 24:23 - "And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him."
Acts 23:24 - "And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor."
"And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor." - Acts 23:24
Acts 2:23-24 - "this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law. But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power."
Acts 1:21-23
Genesis 24-23
Acts 12:24 - "¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied."
Acts 23:25 - "And he wrote a letter after this manner:"
Leviticus 24:20-23
Acts 24:9 - "And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so."
Acts 14:24 - "And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia."
Luke 23:24 - "And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required."
Acts 24:13 - "Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me."
Acts 28:24 - "And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not."
Acts 19:23 - "And the same time there arose no small stir about that way."
Acts 23:4 - "And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest?"
Acts 23:32 - "On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the castle:"
Acts 8:23 - "For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity."
Acts 23:13 - "And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy."
Acts 24:24 - "And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ."
Colossians 3:23-24 (KJV) 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24 (KJV) 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Acts 22:23 - "And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,"
Acts 23:26 - "Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting."
Acts 23:31 - "Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris."
Acts 1:23 - "And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias."
Colossians 3:23-24 (KJV) 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
"¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied." - Acts 12:24
Acts 9:24 - "But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him."