Act 21:38 | PNT | STEP | Art not thou that Egyptian ? Surprised that Paul should use Greek, the chief captain asked if he was not "that Egyptian". Josephus twice mentions this notorious Egyptian, a pretended prophet, and leader of the "Sicarii", or "Assassins". This "Egyptian" brigand was probably illiterate and did not speak Greek.

Acts 21:38

Art not thou that Egyptian? Surprised that Paul should use Greek, the chief captain asked if he was not "that Egyptian". Josephus twice mentions this notorious Egyptian, a pretended prophet, and leader of the "Sicarii", or "Assassins". This "Egyptian" brigand was probably illiterate and did not speak Greek.