Translations
Modern
More than forty of them were involved in this plot.
Traditional
And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy.
Literal
Now there were more than forty having made this sworn conspiracy,
Latin
Erant autem plus quam quadraginta viri qui hanc conjurationem fecerant:
Original
Greek
English
More than forty of them were involved in this plot.
Notes
The plan to kill Paul was desperate. More than 40 men took an oath (a strong promise) not to eat or drink until they had killed him (compare 1 Samuel 14:24–46; Matthew 14:6–11; see also Deuteronomy 23:21–23; Matthew 5:33–37; James 5:12).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- The conspiracy to kill Paulc. AD 54
Parallels
Glossary
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials Curse, Cursed Paul the Apostle Persecution
Topics
Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Claudius Lysius: Sends Paul to Felix Conspiracy: Paul Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Oath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Paul: Jewish Leaders Conspire Against his Life Vows of the Jews, to Kill Paul