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Acts 23:20-22
Common English Bible
Acts 23:20-22
Common English Bible
20 He replied, “The Jewish leaders have conspired to ask that you bring Paul down to the council tomorrow. They will pretend that they want to investigate his case more closely. 21 Don’t fall for it! More than forty of them are waiting to ambush him. They have solemnly promised not to eat or drink until they have killed him. They are ready now, awaiting your consent.”
22 The commander dismissed the young man, ordering him, “Don’t tell anyone that you brought this to my attention.”
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Acts 23:20-22
New International Version
Acts 23:20-22
New International Version
20 He said: “Some Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul before the Sanhedrin(A) tomorrow on the pretext of wanting more accurate information about him.(B) 21 Don’t give in to them, because more than forty(C) of them are waiting in ambush for him. They have taken an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him.(D) They are ready now, waiting for your consent to their request.”
22 The commander dismissed the young man with this warning: “Don’t tell anyone that you have reported this to me.”
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