24 The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him.



Ver. 24. Examined by scourgings] Politicians consider not often what is just, but what is of use for the present purpose, be it right or wrong. Paul is here commanded to be scourged, and then examined. This is hysteron proteron, justice turned topsy-turvy.