Acts 23:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I wanted to find out what they had against him. So I brought him before their council

Cross References

Matthew 5:22

But I promise you that if you are angry with someone, you will have to stand trial. If you call someone a fool, you will be taken to court. And if you say that someone is worthless, you will be in danger of the fires of hell.

Acts 22:30

The next day the commander wanted to know the real reason why the Jewish leaders had brought charges against Paul. So he had Paul's chains removed, and he ordered the chief priests and the whole council to meet. Then he had Paul led in and made him stand in front of them.

Acts 23:1

Paul looked straight at the council members and said, “My friends, to this day I have served God with a clear conscience!”

Acts 23:10

The argument became fierce, and the commander was afraid that Paul would be pulled apart. So he ordered the soldiers to go in and rescue Paul. Then they took him back into the fortress.