But the commander Lysias came by and with great violence took him out of our hands,
Acts 24:7
Surrounding context
24:6 He even tried to profane the temple, and we seized him, and wanted to judge him according to our law.
24:7 But the commander Lysias came by and with great violence took him out of our hands,
24:8 commanding his accusers to come to you. By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him."