Acts 21:37
And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?
Cross-reference
Acts 21:34
Historical context
In Acts 21:34, the tribune cannot get the truth from the crowd; this confusion sets up his surprise at Paul speaking Greek.
Acts 21:39
Historical context
In Acts 21:39, Paul identifies himself as a Jew from Tarsus, directly answering the tribune's question from the previous verse.