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 The words "were shouting" are understood from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: "and others were shouting another" or "and others in the crowd were shouting something else" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis]])
 
-# the captain
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-This was a military officer or leader of about 600 soldiers.
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 # he ordered that Paul be brought
 
 This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "he ordered his soldiers to bring Paul" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])