And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.

People's New Testament

23:24 Bring him safe unto Felix. Of this man, then governor, we will hear more. He was originally a slave, but had risen by base arts to a high position. His brother Pallas was the emperor's favorite, and secured the important post of governor for Felix in A.D. 52 In A.D. 60 he was removed.

The governor. See PNT Mt 27:2.

Wesley's Notes

23:24 Provide beasts - If a change should be necessary, to set Paul on - So we read of his riding once; but not by choice.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

24. beasts . set Paul on-as relays, and to carry baggage.

unto Felix, the governor-the procurator. See on [2103]Ac 24:24, 25.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

23:12-24 False religious principles, adopted by carnal men, urge on to such wickedness, as human nature would hardly be supposed capable of. Yet the Lord readily disappoints the best concerted schemes of iniquity. Paul knew that the Divine providence acts by reasonable and prudent means; and that, if he neglected to use the means in his power, he could not expect God's providence to work on his behalf. He who will not help himself according to his means and power, has neither reason nor revelation to assure him that he shall receive help from God. Believing in the Lord, we and ours shall be kept from every evil work, and kept to his kingdom. Heavenly Father, give us by thy Holy Spirit, for Christ's sake, this precious faith.