Reading for June 3rd

Read Acts 23.11-35
In 23.11-35: Paul in protective custody.
In verse 11: This night vision introduces that last phase of the apostle's journey toward Rome.
In verses 16-22: The son of Paul's sister is only known from this story.
In verses 23-24: The large numbers indicate a full military contingent.
Felix was the governor in Palestine from 52 to 60 CE.
In verse 27: Paul's status as a Roman citizen is again the source of his protection (16.37-38; 22.25-27).
In verse 29: On questions of their law, see also 18.15; 25.8; 26.3.
In verse 31: Antipatris was founded by Herod the Great on the road from Jerusalem to Caesarea.
In verse 34: As with Pilate and Jesus (Lk 23.6-70, the governor involves Herod in a dispute about someone from his territory.
In verse 35: Herod's headquarters (note a pratorium) was a secure bastion.
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