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Magistrates (στρατηγοῖς)
Their usual name was duumviri, answering to the consuls of Rome; but they took pride in calling themselves στρατηγοί, or praetors, as being a more honorable title. This is the only place in the Acts where Luke applies the term to the rulers of a city. See Introduction to Luke.
Jews
Who at this time were in special disgrace, having been lately banished from Rome by Claudius (see Act 18:2). The Philippians do not appear to have recognized the distinction between Christians and Jews.