Acts 23:19

“Then the chief captain took him by the hand, etc.] Some have thought that the reason of this was, that he expected that the young man had brought him a present in his hand, from Paul; but this is to represent him as a sordid mercenary man, which ought not to be said, without sufficient proof; rather this should be considered as an instance of civility and humanity, and what showed him to be a man of breeding and good manners; and might be done partly out of respect to Paul, and partly to encourage the young man to use freedom in the account he was about to give him: and went with him aside privately; concluding by his coming from Paul, and perceiving by the account of the centurion, that he…”

“took him by the hand--This shows that he must have been quite in his boyhood, and throws a pleasing light on the kind-hearted impartiality of this officer.”

“Took him by the hand - As an expression of kindness and civility. He did it to draw him aside from the multitude, that he might communicate his message privately. return to 'Top of Page'”

“And the tribune taking him by the hand - In a mild, condescending way. Lysias seems to have conducted this whole affair with great integrity, humanity, and prudence. Acts 23:24”

“took: Jer 31:32; Mar 8:23, Mar 9:27 What: Neh 2:4; Est 5:3, Est 7:2, Est 9:12; Mar 10:51 Acts 23:20”