Acts 23:14

Bible in Basic English 1965

And they came to the chief priests and the rulers and said, We have taken a great oath to take no food till we have put Paul to death

Cross References

Isaiah 3:9

Their respect for a man's position is a witness against them; and their sin is open to the view of all; like that of Sodom, it is not covered. A curse on their soul! for the measure of their sin is full.

Jeremiah 6:15

Let them be put to shame because they have done disgusting things. They had no shame, they were not able to become red with shame: so they will come down with those who are falling: when my punishment comes on them, they will be made low, says the Lord.

Jeremiah 8:12

Let them be put to shame because they have done disgusting things. They had no shame, they were not able to become red with shame: so they will come down with those who are falling: in the time of their punishment they will be made low, says the Lord.

Hosea 4:9

And the priest will be like the people; I will give them punishment for their evil ways, and the reward of their acts.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are made ready to do evil; the ruler makes requests for money, and the judge is looking for a reward; and the great man gives decisions at his pleasure, and the right is twisted.

Acts 23:12

And when it was day, the Jews came together and put themselves under an oath that they would take no food or drink till they had put Paul to death.

Acts 23:13

And more than forty of them took this oath.

Acts 23:20

And he said, The Jews are in agreement together to make a request to you for Paul to be taken, on the day after this, into the Sanhedrin, to be questioned in greater detail.

Acts 23:21

But do not give way to them, for more than forty of them are waiting for him, having taken an oath not to take food or drink till they have put him to death: and now they are ready, waiting for your order.