Roman commander who rescued Paul from a Jewish mob
Lysias
Named in 3 verses of Acts, first in Acts 23:26.
ΛυσίαςLysias
ΚλαύδιοςClaudius
Also called Claudius.
The name means “dissolving.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Lysias Written by AI
Claudius Lysias was a Roman tribune (commander) stationed in Jerusalem during the time of Paul's arrest (Acts 23:26). When Paul was attacked by a Jewish mob in the temple, Lysias intervened with his soldiers and took Paul into custody (Acts 21:30 to 33). Upon learning of a plot to kill Paul, Lysias arranged for him to be transferred to Caesarea under armed guard to appear before Felix, the governor (Acts 23:12 to 35). In his letter to Felix, Lysias explained the circumstances of Paul's arrest and his decision to send him to the governor for judgment (Acts 23:26 to 30). Lysias admitted that he had initially arrested Paul thinking he was a rebel, but later learned that the charges against him were related to Jewish religious disputes (Acts 23:28 to 29). Lysias' actions demonstrate his commitment to maintaining order and ensuring that Paul received a fair trial under Roman law. His letter to Felix also serves as an official record of the events surrounding Paul's arrest and transfer to Caesarea.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Acts 23:26
Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
- Acts 24:7
- Acts 24:22
Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.