"I am. Jew of Tarsus in Cilicia" This informs the commander that Paul was not an Egyptian nor. Gentile, rather he was. Jew. "A citizen of no insignificant city" At this point the commander does not know that Paul is. Roman citizen (see Acts 22:27). The city of Tarsus was not some back-wood hick town, rather it was. very important city and "citizenship in Tarsus was limited to. select few inhabitants who had rank fortune" (Reese p. 806). "Allow me to speak to the people" Paul wasted no time to seeking to clear things us, in addition, Paul always was looking for one more opportunity to preach the gospel. Yes, the mob hated him, but at the same time, the mob was. captive audience as well.

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