Acts 23:17

New Living Translation

Paul called for one of the Roman officers and said, “Take this young man to the commander. He has something important to tell him.”

Cross References

Proverbs 22:3

A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

Matthew 10:16

“Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.

John 18:12

So the soldiers, their commanding officer, and the Temple guards arrested Jesus and tied him up.

Acts 22:26

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

Acts 23:16

But Paul’s nephew—his sister’s son—heard of their plan and went to the fortress and told Paul.

Acts 23:18

So the officer did, explaining, “Paul, the prisoner, called me over and asked me to bring this young man to you because he has something to tell you.”

Acts 23:23

Then the commander called two of his officers and ordered, “Get 200 soldiers ready to leave for Caesarea at nine o’clock tonight. Also take 200 spearmen and 70 mounted troops.