Paragraph 23:19–22

23:19a

The commander took the young man by the hand: This probably indicates that the commander treats Paul’s nephew as a kindly father or uncle might.

23:19b

drew him aside, and asked: The commander took Paul’s nephew aside to a place where there were no other people so that they could talk privately. For example:

drew him aside and questioned him in private (New Jerusalem Bible)

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