Acts 23:21

Conservative English Version

But please don't do what they say. More than forty men are going to attack Paul. They have made a vow not to eat or drink anything until they have killed him. Even now they are waiting to hear what you decide."

Cross References

Exodus 23:2

Always tell the truth in court, even if everyone else is dishonest and stands in the way of justice.

Luke 11:54

so that they could catch him saying something wrong.

Acts 20:19

Some of the Jews plotted against me and caused me a lot of sorrow and trouble. But I served the Lord and was humble.

Acts 23:22

The commander sent the young man away after saying to him, "Don't let anyone know that you told me this."

Acts 25:3

if he would be willing to bring Paul to Jerusalem. They begged him to do this because they were planning to attack and kill Paul on the way.

Romans 9:3

I would gladly be placed under God's curse and be separated from Christ for the good of my own people.

2 Corinthians 11:26

During my many travels, I have been in danger from rivers, robbers, my own people, and foreigners. My life has been in danger in cities, in deserts, at sea, and with people who only pretended to be the Lord's followers.