What is the meaning of Acts 24:23?

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

He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody, and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G5037} he commanded{G1299}{(G5671)} a centurion{G1543} to keep{G5083}{(G5745)} Paul{G3972}, and{G5037} to let him have{G2192}{(G5721)} liberty{G425}, and{G2532} that he should forbid{G2967}{(G5721)} none{G3367} of his{G846} acquaintance{G2398} to minister{G5256}{(G5721)} or{G2228} come{G4334}{(G5738)} unto him{G846}.

Strong's King James

(23) He gave orders to the centurion for him to observed and have rest and not to prevent his friends from serving him.

The F.O.G*

[23] He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to grant him some freedom and allow his friends to minister to his needs.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

having given also a direction to the centurion to keep Paul, to let him also have liberty, and to forbid none of his own friends to minister or to come near to him.

Young's Literal Translation