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16 But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot (the ambush), he went into the barracks and told Paul (humble). 17 Then Paul (humble) called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander (of a thousand men); he has something to tell him. 18 So the centurion took him to the commander (of a thousand men) and said, “Paul (humble) the prisoner sent and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you. 19 The commander (of a thousand men) took the young man by the hand, drew him aside, and asked, “What do you need to tell me? 20 He answered, “The Jews (people of praise) have agreed to ask you to bring Paul (humble) to the Sanhedrin (the Council) tomorrow on the pretext of acquiring more information about him. 21 Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent. 22 So the commander (of a thousand men) dismissed the young man and instructed him, “Do not tell anyone that you have reported this to me. Acts 23:16-22, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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