What is the meaning of Acts 21:37?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

As they were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” “Do you speak Greek?” he replied.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he asked the commanding officer, “May I speak to you?” He said, “Do you know Greek?

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G5037} as Paul{G3972} was to be{G3195}{(G5723)} led{G1521}{(G5745)} into{G1519} the castle{G3925}, he said{G3004}{(G5719)} unto the chief captain{G5506}, May{G1487}{G1832}{(G5748)} I{G3427} speak{G2036}{(G5629)}{G5100} unto{G4314} thee{G4571}?{G1161} Who{G3588} said{G5346}{(G5713)}, Canst thou speak{G1097}{(G5719)} Greek{G1676}?

Strong's King James

(37) As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he said to the Chiliarch, "Am I permitted to say something to you?" And this one says, "Do you know Greek?

The F.O.G*

[37] As they were about to enter the barracks, Paul addressed the commander in Greek: "May I speak with you?"

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And Paul being about to be led into the castle, saith to the chief captain, ‘Is it permitted to me to say anything unto thee?’ and he said, ‘Greek dost thou know?

Young's Literal Translation