Act 24:7 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 7. With great violence ] μεταπολληςβιας, I rather think, means with an armed force . Tertullus intimates that Lysias interfered contrary to law, and brought soldiers to support him in his infringement on their constitution. This is what he seems to say and complain of; for the Jews were vexed with Lysias for rescuing the apostle from their hands.

‏ Acts 24:7

Verse 7. With great violence] μεταπολληςβιας, I rather think, means with an armed force. Tertullus intimates that Lysias interfered contrary to law, and brought soldiers to support him in his infringement on their constitution. This is what he seems to say and complain of; for the Jews were vexed with Lysias for rescuing the apostle from their hands.