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16 But the son of Paul’s sister, having heard of the ambush, having come near and having entered into the barracks, reported it to Paul. 17 And Paul, having summoned one of the centurions, was saying, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.” 18 Therefore indeed the one having taken him brought him to the commander, and he says, “Paul the prisoner, having summoned me, asked me to lead this young man to you, having something to say to you.” 19 Then the commander, having taken hold of his hand and having withdrawn in private, began to inquire, “What is it that you have to report to me?” 20 And he said, “The Jews have agreed to ask you that you might bring down Paul into the Council tomorrow as being about to inquire something more accurately about him. 21 You, therefore, should not be persuaded by them. For more than forty of their men lie in wait for him, who have put themselves under an oath neither to eat nor to drink until they should kill him; and now they are ready, awaiting the promise from you.” 22 Therefore indeed the commander dismissed the young man, having instructed him, “Tell no one that you have reported these things to me.” Acts 23:16-22, Berean Literal Bible. Public domain.
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