Act 22:23 | JFB | STEP | 22-23. gave him audience to this word ... then ... Away with such a fellow from the earth, &c.-- Their national prejudices lashed into fury at the mention of a mission to the Gentiles, they would speedily have done to him as they did to Stephen, but for the presence and protection of the Roman officer.

‏ Acts 22:23

22-23. gave him audience to this word ... then ... Away with such a fellow from the earth, &c.--Their national prejudices lashed into fury at the mention of a mission to the Gentiles, they would speedily have done to him as they did to Stephen, but for the presence and protection of the Roman officer.