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chief captain
a Roman military officer or leader of about 600 soldiers
commanded Paul to be brought
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "ordered his soldiers to bring Paul" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
the fortress
This fortress was connected to the outer temple court. See how you translated this in Acts 21:34.
He ordered that he should be questioned with scourging
The commander wants Paul tortured by whipping him to ensure he tells the truth. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "He ordered his soldiers to whip Paul to force him to tell the truth" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
that he himself
The word "himself" is used for emphasis. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns)