Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When I was informed of a plot to be carried out against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also ordered his accusers to present to you their case against him. New Living Translation But when I was informed of a plot to kill him, I immediately sent him on to you. I have told his accusers to bring their charges before you.” English Standard Version And when it was disclosed to me that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, ordering his accusers also to state before you what they have against him.” Berean Standard Bible When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you. Berean Literal Bible And it having been disclosed to me of a plot that would be against the man, I sent him to you at once, also having instructed the accusers to speak these things against him before you." King James Bible And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell. New King James Version And when it was told me that the Jews lay in wait for the man, I sent him immediately to you, and also commanded his accusers to state before you the charges against him. Farewell. New American Standard Bible When I was informed that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, also instructing his accusers to bring charges against him before you.” NASB 1995 “When I was informed that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, also instructing his accusers to bring charges against him before you.” NASB 1977 “ Legacy Standard Bible “And when I was informed that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, also instructing his accusers to speak against him before you.” Amplified Bible When I was told that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you immediately, also directing his accusers to bring their charges against him before you.” Christian Standard Bible When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you right away. I also ordered his accusers to state their case against him in your presence. Holman Christian Standard Bible When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you right away. I also ordered his accusers to state their case against him in your presence. American Standard Version And when it was shown to me that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to thee forthwith, charging his accusers also to speak against him before thee. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And when it was shown me that the Judeans made a plot by ambush against him, I sent him at once to you and ordered his accusers to go and speak with him before you. Farewell.” Contemporary English Version As soon as I learned that there was a plot against him, I sent him to you and told their leaders to bring charges against him in your court. Douay-Rheims Bible And when I was told of ambushes that they had prepared for him, I sent him to thee, signifying also to his accusers to plead before thee. Farewell. English Revised Version And when it was shewn to me that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to thee forthwith, charging his accusers also to speak against him before thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Since I was informed that there was a plot against this man, I immediately sent him to you. I have also ordered his accusers to state their case against him in front of you. Good News Translation And when I was informed that there was a plot against him, at once I decided to send him to you. I have told his accusers to make their charges against him before you." International Standard Version Since a plot against the man has been reported to me, I'm sending him to you at once, and I've also ordered his accusers to present their charges against him before you." Literal Standard Version and a plot having been intimated to me against this man—about to be of the Jews—I sent to you at once, having also given command to the accusers to say the things against him before you; be strong.” Majority Standard Bible When I was informed that there was a plot by the Jews against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you. New American Bible Since it was brought to my attention that there will be a plot against the man, I am sending him to you at once, and have also notified his accusers to state [their case] against him before you.” NET Bible When I was informed there would be a plot against this man, I sent him to you at once, also ordering his accusers to state their charges against him before you. New Revised Standard Version When I was informed that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, ordering his accusers also to state before you what they have against him. ” New Heart English Bible When I was told that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you immediately, charging his accusers also to bring their accusations against him before you. Farewell." Webster's Bible Translation And when it was told to me that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent forthwith to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also, to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell. Weymouth New Testament But now that I have received information of an intended attack upon him, I immediately send him to you, directing his accusers also to state before you the case they have against him." World English Bible When I was told that the Jews lay in wait for the man, I sent him to you immediately, charging his accusers also to bring their accusations against him before you. Farewell.” Young's Literal Translation and a plot having been intimated to me against this man -- about to be of the Jews -- at once I sent unto thee, having given command also to the accusers to say the things against him before thee; be strong.' Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul Sent to Felix…29I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment. 30When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you. 31So the soldiers followed their orders and brought Paul by night to Antipatris.… Cross References Acts 9:24 but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. Acts 23:12 When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. Acts 23:20 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. Acts 23:31 So the soldiers followed their orders and brought Paul by night to Antipatris. Acts 23:35 he said, "I will hear your case when your accusers arrive." Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod's Praetorium. Acts 24:19 who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me. Acts 25:16 I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges. Treasury of Scripture And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to you, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before you what they had against him. Farewell. it was. Acts 23:16-24 And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul… and gave. Acts 24:7,8 But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, … Acts 25:5,6 Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him… Farewell. Acts 15:29 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. 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(30) Farewell.--The closing formula, like the opening one, agrees with that used in the letter of the Council of Jerusalem. The "commandment" given to the accusers to go down to Caesarea was probably given in answer to the high priest's application for another inquiry before the Sanhedrin. We are not told what became of the vow of the forty conspirators. They doubtless considered themselves absolved from it as soon as they heard of the prisoner's removal, and their fast probably did not last longer than eighteen or twenty hours.Verse 30. - Shown to for told, A.V.; that there would be a plot against for how that the Jews laid wait for. A.V. and T.R.; I sent him to thee forthwith for I sent straight- way to thee, A.V.; charging for and gave commandment to, A.V.; to speak against him before thee for to say before thee what they had against him, A.V.; the R.T. omits fare- well, in the A.V. That there would be a plot, etc. Two constructions are mixed up either by the writer of the letter, or by the transcriber. One would be Μηνυθείσης δέ μοι ἐπιβουλῆς τῆς μελλούσης ἔσεσθαι, "When I was informed of the plot which was about to be laid against him;" the other, Μηνυθέντος μοι ἐπιβουλὴν μέλλειν ἔσεσθαι, "When I was informed that a plot was going to be laid," etc. Against the man; πρὸς αὐτόν, as Acts 6:1; 1 Corinthians 6:1. But λέγειν πρός (instead of κατά), "to speak against" any one, is an unusual phrase. The T.R., which is retained by Mill, Alford, Wordsworth, Meyer, etc., is far more probable. Other readings are Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [When]δέ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. I μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. was informed that Μηνυθείσης (Mēnytheisēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3377: Probably from the same base as massaomai and mnaomai; to disclose, i.e. Report, declare, intimate. there was ἔσεσθαι (esesthai) Verb - Future Infinitive Middle Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a plot ἐπιβουλῆς (epiboulēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1917: A plot, design against. From a presumed compound of epi and boulomai; a plan against someone, i.e. A plot. against εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. man, ἄνδρα (andra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. I sent [him] ἔπεμψα (epempsa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3992: To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you σέ (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. at once. ἐξαυτῆς (exautēs) Adverb Strong's 1824: Immediately, instantly, at once. From ek and the genitive case singular feminine of autos; from that hour, i.e. Instantly. I also instructed παραγγείλας (parangeilas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3853: To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin. [his] τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. accusers κατηγόροις (katēgorois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2725: An accuser, prosecutor. From kata and agora; against one in the assembly, i.e. A complainant at law; specially, Satan. to present λέγειν (legein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. [their case] τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. against πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. before ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. you.� σοῦ (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 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