34 The governor read the letter and asked what province he was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia,
34 And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia;
34 On reading the letter, he asked what province he was from. And when he learned that he was from Cilicia,
34 After reading the letter, the governor asked Paul what province he came from and was told "Cilicia."
34 And when the governor had read it, he asked what province he was from. And when he understood that he was from Cilicia,
34 He read it and then asked Paul what province he was from. "Cilicia," Paul answered.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 23:34
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.