Lysias
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| Hebrew / Greek | Λυσίας (G3079) Κλαύδιος (G2804) |
|---|---|
| Also called | Claudius |
| Description | Man living at the time of the New Testament |
| Mentioned in | 3 verses |
| First mention | Acts 23:26 |
Lysias is a man living at the time of the New Testament. He is named in 3 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 23:26.
Verses
Acts
- Acts 23:26Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
- Acts 24:7But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,(not included in this translation)
- Acts 24:22And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
Notes
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