The commander took the young man by the hand, drew him aside, and asked, “What do you need to tell me?”
Parallel translations
- WEB The commanding officer took him by the hand, and going aside, asked him privately, “What is it that you have to tell me?”
- KJV Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell me?
- NKJV Then the commander took him by the hand, went aside, and asked privately, “What is it that you have to tell me?”
- NASB The commander took him by the hand, and stepping aside, began to inquire of him privately, “What is it that you have to report to me?”
- NLT The commander took his hand, led him aside, and asked, “What is it you want to tell me?”
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Quick answer
The commander takes the young man aside privately and asks what he has to report. He gives the warning a careful, confidential hearing.
Overview
Lysias treats the matter discreetly, taking the boy by the hand to draw out the information. His attentiveness shows growing concern to protect his Roman prisoner. God's providence works through the commander's diligence to thwart the deadly plot.
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Cross-references · 8
- Mark 10:51“What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.”
- Mark 9:27But Jesus took him by the hand and helped him to his feet, and he stood up.
- Jer 31:32It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD.
- Esth 9:12who said to Queen Esther, “In the citadel of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Haman’s ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Now what is your petition? It will be given to you. And what further do you request? It will be fulfilled.”
- Neh 2:4“What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven
- Esth 7:2and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”
- Mark 8:23So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked.
- Esth 5:3“What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.”
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