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What did the Roman commander in Jerusalem do when he heard that the Jews were plotting to assasinate Paul?
AHe did nothing; he thought that it would solve a lot of problems if Paul was murdered by other Jews.
BHe hunted down the plotters and imprisoned them.
CHe sent him to the governor in Caesarea with a large armed escort.✓ Correct Answer
DHe put Paul in a secure cell and tripled the guard.
Answer & Explanation
✓ He sent him to the governor in Caesarea with a large armed escort.
The commander was taking no chances that a Roman citizen might be killed by Jewish assassins. He immediately formed an escort of almost 500 soldiers and transported Paul to Caesarea, the capital of Roman Judea, that very night. (Acts 23)