31 Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris.
31 So the soldiers, carrying out their orders, took Paul with them during the night and brought him as far as Antipatris.
31 So the soldiers, according to their instructions, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.
31 The soldiers, following orders, took Paul that same night to safety in Antipatris.
31 Then the soldiers, as they were commanded, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.
31 So that night, as ordered, the soldiers took Paul as far as Antipatris.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 23:31
Commentary on Acts 23:25-35
(Read Acts 23:25-35)
God has instruments for every work. The natural abilities and moral virtues of the heathens often have been employed to protect his persecuted servants. Even the men of the world can discern between the conscientious conduct of upright believers, and the zeal of false professors, though they disregard or understand not their doctrinal principles. All hearts are in God's hand, and those are blessed who put their trust in him, and commit their ways unto him.