Acts 21:37

Updated: June 3, 2025
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As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he asked the commanding officer, “May I speak to you?” He said, “Do you know Greek?
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G5037} as Paul{G3972} was to be{G3195}{(G5723)} led{G1521}{(G5745)} into{G1519} the castle{G3925}, he said{G3004}{(G5719)} unto the chief captain{G5506}, May{G1487}{G1832}{(G5748)} I{G3427} speak{G2036}{(G5629)}{G5100} unto{G4314} thee{G4571}?{G1161} Who{G3588} said{G5346}{(G5713)}, Canst thou speak{G1097}{(G5719)} Greek{G1676}?
KJV with Strongs
(37) As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he said to the Chiliarch, "Am I permitted to say something to you?" And this one says, "Do you know Greek?
The F.O.G
[37] As they were about to enter the barracks, Paul addressed the commander in Greek: "May I speak with you?"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Paul being about to be led into the castle, saith to the chief captain, ‘Is it permitted to me to say anything unto thee?’ and he said, ‘Greek dost thou know?
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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