Translations
Modern
He answered, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul to the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of acquiring more information about him.
Traditional
And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly.
Literal
And he said, “The Jews have agreed to ask you that you might bring down Paul into the Council tomorrow as being about to inquire something more accurately about him.
Latin
Ille autem dixit: Judæis convenit rogare te ut crastina die producas Paulum in concilium, quasi aliquid certius inquisituri sint de illo:
Original
Greek
English
He answered, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul to the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of acquiring more information about him.
Notes
Paul’s nephew stopped the plan to kill him by telling a Roman officer.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- The conspiracy to kill Paulc. AD 54
Parallels
People
Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles
Glossary
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Centurion Claudius Lysias Courts and Trials Curse, Cursed Paul the Apostle
Topics
Change of Venue: Granted Paul Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Claudius Lysius: Sends Paul to Felix Paul: This Plan is Thwarted by his Nephew The Roman Empire: Allusions to Judicial Affairs of Accused Person Protected from Popular Violence