They called out to ask if Simon, known as Peter, was staying there as a guest.

Therefore when you sent for me, I came without any objection. Now may I ask why you sent for me?”

When the governor had read the letter, he asked what province he was from. When he learned that he was from Cilicia,

After making Peter and John stand in their midst, they began to inquire, “By what power or by what name did you do this?”

Then the commanding officer came up and arrested him and ordered him to be tied up with two chains; he then asked who he was and what he had done.

The commanding officer took him by the hand, withdrew privately, and asked, “What is it that you want to report to me?”

He replied, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as if they were going to inquire more thoroughly about him.