^30 (A)And when it was disclosed to me ^(B)that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, ^(C)ordering his accusers also to state before you what they have against him.”

^16 (A)I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up anyone ^(B)before the accused met the accusers face to face and had opportunity to make his defense concerning the charge laid against him.

⁵ “So,” said he, “let the men of authority among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong about the man, let them bring charges against him.”

⁶ After he stayed among them not more than eight or ten days, he went down to Caesarea. And the next day he took his seat on ^(A)the tribunal and ordered Paul to be brought.

^19 (A)they ought to be here before you and to make an accusation, should they have anything against me.

^6 (A)He even tried to profane the temple, but we seized him.^{[a] 8} By examining him yourself you will be able to find out from him about everything of which we accuse him.”

³⁵ he said, “I will give you a hearing ^(A)when your accusers arrive.” And he commanded him to be guarded in Herod's ^(B)praetorium.

²⁰ And he said, ^(A)“The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though they were going to inquire somewhat more closely about him.

Final Greetings

¹¹ Finally, brothers,^[a] rejoice. ^(A)Aim for restoration, comfort one another,^{[b] (B)}agree with one another, ^(C)live in peace; and the God of love and ^(D)peace will be with you.

A Plot to Kill Paul

¹² When it was day, ^(A)the Jews made a plot and ^(B)bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.

^29 (A)that you abstain from ^(B)what has been sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what has been strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.”