Acts 23:26

Claudius Lysias . As the Procurator's legate, he was responsible for order in Jerusalem. He had shown promptness and vigour, and, moreover, kindly consideration for his prisoner (Acts 23:19 ), and in his letter puts Paul's case in a favourable light. He certainly claims some credit for himself to which he was not entitled (Acts 23:27 ), and says nothing about his proposing to scourge a Roman citizen. But he stands far above Felix, or even Festus, and is entitled to rank with Julius (Acts 27:3 , Acts 27:43 ).

most excellent . Greek. kratistos. Only occurance here; Acts 24:3 ; Acts 26:25 , and Luke 1:3 . It was an official title. Compare "Excellency".

greeting . See note on Acts 15:23 .