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. 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. 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.