23. The commander called two centurions and said, "Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to leave for Caesarea at nine o’clock tonight.
24. Have horses ready for Paul to ride, so they may take him safely to Governor Felix."
25. He wrote the following letter:
26. Claudius Lysias, to the most honorable Governor Felix: Greetings.
27. This man was seized by the Jews and was almost killed by them. I was nearby with a unit of soldiers, and I rescued him when I discovered that he was a Roman citizen.
28. I wanted to find out why they were accusing him, so I brought him to their council.
29. I discovered that they were accusing him about questions related to their Law. I found no charge deserving of death or imprisonment.
30. When I was informed of a conspiracy against his life, I sent him to you at once and ordered his accusers to bring their case against him before you.