Acts 23:30

When I discovered a plot against this man I sent him to you right away, ordering his accusers to make their complaints before you.”

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

29I found out the charges against him had to do with issues regarding their law, but he was not guilty of anything that merited death or imprisonment.

31So the soldiers followed their orders and took Paul overnight to Antipatris.

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Cross References

Acts 9:24but Saul learned of their intentions. Day and night they waited by the city gates looking for the chance to murder him.

Acts 23:12Next day some Jews plotted together, and they took an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.

Acts 23:35“I will investigate your case when your accusers arrive.” He ordered Paul detained in Herod's palace.

Acts 24:19But some Jews from the province of Asia were there, who should be present here before you today to bring their charges, if they have anything against me.

Acts 25:16I replied that it is not according to Roman law to convict anyone without having them face their accusers and giving them the opportunity to defend themselves against the charges.

Matthew Henry on Acts 23:13-35

A Conspiracy against Paul; Paul Sent to Felix. 12 And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. 13 And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy. 14 And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. 15 Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring… Read the whole commentary →

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