Acts 23:16

New International Reader's Version

But Paul’s nephew heard about this plan. So he went into the fort and told Paul.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:17

Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En Rogel just outside Jerusalem. They knew they would be in danger if anyone saw them entering the city. A female servant was supposed to go and tell them what had happened. Then they were supposed to go and tell King David.

Job 5:13

Some people think they are so wise. But God catches them in their own tricks. He sweeps away the evil plans of sinful people.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, wise saying or plan can succeed against the Lord.

Proverbs 24:15

Don’t hide and wait like a burglar near a godly person’s house. Don’t rob their home.

Lamentations 3:37

Suppose people order something to happen. It won’t happen unless the Lord has planned it.

Acts 21:34

Some in the crowd shouted one thing, some another. But the commander couldn’t get the facts because of all the noise. So he ordered that Paul be taken into the fort.

Acts 21:37

The soldiers were about to take Paul into the fort. Then he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” “Do you speak Greek?” he replied.

Acts 23:10

The people arguing were getting out of control. The commanding officer was afraid that Paul would be torn to pieces by them. So he ordered the soldiers to go down and take him away from them by force. The officer had told them to bring Paul into the fort.

Acts 23:17

Then Paul called one of the commanders. He said to him, “Take this young man to the commanding officer. He has something to tell him.”

Acts 23:32

The next day they let the horsemen go on with him. The soldiers returned to the fort.

Acts 24:23

He ordered the commander to keep Paul under guard. He told him to give Paul some freedom. He also told him to allow Paul’s friends to take care of his needs.

1 Corinthians 3:19

The wisdom of this world is foolish in God’s eyes. It is written, “God catches wise people in their own evil plans.” (Job 5:13)