Acts 23:17

Contemporary English Version 1995

So Paul said to one of the army officers, “Take this young man to the commander. He has something to tell him.”

Cross References

Proverbs 22:3

When you see trouble coming, don't be stupid and walk right into it— be smart and hide.

Acts 23:23

The commander called in two of his officers and told them, “By nine o'clock tonight have 200 soldiers ready to go to Caesarea. Take along 70 men on horseback and 200 foot soldiers with spears.

Acts 22:26

When the officer heard this, he went to the commander and said, “What are you doing? This man is a Roman citizen!”

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.

John 18:12

The Roman officer and his men, together with the temple police, arrested Jesus and tied him up.

Acts 23:16

When Paul's nephew heard about the plot, he went to the fortress and told Paul about it.

Acts 23:18

The officer took him to the commander and said, “The prisoner named Paul asked me to bring this young man to you, because he has something to tell you.”