Acts 23:17

New International Reader's Version

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.”

Cross References

Proverbs 22:3

Wise people see danger and go to a safe place. But childish people keep going and suffer for it.

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as harmless as doves.

John 18:12

Then the group of soldiers, their commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They tied him up

Acts 22:26

When the commander heard this, he went to the commanding officer and reported it. “What are you going to do?” the commander asked. “This man is a Roman citizen.”

Acts 23:16

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

Acts 23:18

So the commander took Paul’s nephew to the officer. The commander said, “Paul, the prisoner, sent for me. He asked me to bring this young man to you. The young man has something to tell you.”

Acts 23:23

Then the commanding officer called for two of his commanders. He ordered them, “Gather a company of 200 soldiers, 70 horsemen and 200 men armed with spears. Get them ready to go to Caesarea at nine o’clock tonight.