Discovery BoxActs 7:23 
Context7:23 But when he was about forty years old, it entered his mind 1 to visit his fellow countrymen 2 the Israelites. 3
Acts 11:8
Context11:8 But I said, ‘Certainly not, Lord, for nothing defiled or ritually unclean 4 has ever entered my mouth!’
Acts 28:16
Context28:16 When we entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live 5 by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.
1 tn Grk “heart.”
2 tn Grk “brothers.” The translation “compatriot” is given by BDAG 18-19 s.v. ἀδελφός 2.b.
3 tn Grk “the sons of Israel.”
4 tn Possibly there is a subtle distinction in meaning between κοινός (koinos) and ἀκάθαρτος (akaqartos) here, but according to L&N 53.39 it is difficult to determine precise differences in meaning based on existing contexts. The sentiment Peter expressed is like Ezek 4:14.
5 tn Or “to stay.”
sn Allowed to live by himself. Paul continued to have a generous prison arrangement (cf. Acts 27:3).
