Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him before you on the pretext of wanting more accurate information about his case. We are ready to kill him before he gets here.” New Living Translation So you and the high council should ask the commander to bring Paul back to the council again. Pretend you want to examine his case more fully. We will kill him on the way.” English Standard Version Now therefore you, along with the council, give notice to the tribune to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case more exactly. And we are ready to kill him before he comes near.” Berean Standard Bible Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way.” Berean Literal Bible Now therefore you with the Council make a report to the commander, so that he might bring him down to you, as being about to examine more earnestly the things about him. And we are ready to kill him before his drawing near." King James Bible Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would inquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him. New King James Version Now you, therefore, together with the council, suggest to the commander that he be brought down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to make further inquiries concerning him; but we are ready to kill him before he comes near.” New American Standard Bible Now therefore, you and the Council notify the commander to bring him down to you, as though you were going to investigate his case more thoroughly; and as for us, we are ready to kill him before he comes near the place.” NASB 1995 “Now therefore, you and the Council notify the commander to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case by a more thorough investigation; and we for our part are ready to slay him before he comes near the place.” NASB 1977 “Now, therefore, you and the Council notify the commander to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case by a more thorough investigation; and we for our part are ready to slay him before he comes near the place.” Legacy Standard Bible So now you, along with the Sanhedrin, notify the commander to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case more carefully; and we for our part are ready to slay him before he comes near.” Amplified Bible So now you, along with the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), notify the commander to bring Paul down to you, as if you were going to investigate his case more thoroughly. But we are ready to kill him before he comes near [the place].” Christian Standard Bible So now you, along with the Sanhedrin, make a request to the commander that he bring him down to you as if you were going to investigate his case more thoroughly. But, before he gets near, we are ready to kill him.” Holman Christian Standard Bible So now you, along with the Sanhedrin, make a request to the commander that he bring him down to you as if you were going to investigate his case more thoroughly. However, before he gets near, we are ready to kill him.” American Standard Version Now therefore do ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you, as though ye would judge of his case more exactly: and we, before he comes near, are ready to slay him. Contemporary English Version You and everyone in the council must go to the commander and pretend that you want to find out more about the charges against Paul. Ask for him to be brought before your court. Meanwhile, we will be waiting to kill him before he gets there." English Revised Version Now therefore do ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you, as though ye would judge of his case more exactly: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to slay him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Here's our plan: You and the council must go to the Roman officer on the pretext that you need more information from Paul. You have to make it look as though you want to get more accurate information about him. We'll be ready to kill him before he gets to you." Good News Translation Now then, you and the Council send word to the Roman commander to bring Paul down to you, pretending that you want to get more accurate information about him. But we will be ready to kill him before he ever gets here." International Standard Version Now then, you and the Council must notify the tribune to bring him down to you on the pretext that you want to look into his case more carefully, but before he arrives we'll be ready to kill him." NET Bible So now you and the council request the commanding officer to bring him down to you, as if you were going to determine his case by conducting a more thorough inquiry. We are ready to kill him before he comes near this place." New Heart English Bible Now therefore, you with the council inform the commanding officer that he should bring him down to you, as though you were going to judge his case more exactly. We are ready to kill him before he comes near." Webster's Bible Translation Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain, that he bring him down to you to-morrow, as though ye would inquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, before he shall come near, are ready to kill him. Weymouth New Testament Now therefore you and the Sanhedrin should make representations to the Tribune for him to bring him down to you, under the impression that you intend to inquire more minutely about him; and we are prepared to assassinate him before he comes near the place." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you tomorrow on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way.” World English Bible Now therefore, you with the council inform the commanding officer that he should bring him down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to judge his case more exactly. We are ready to kill him before he comes near.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionnow, therefore, you, signify to the chief captain, with the Sanhedrin, that tomorrow he may bring him down to you, as being about to know more exactly the things concerning him; and we, before his coming near, are ready to put him to death.” Berean Literal Bible Now therefore you with the Council make a report to the commander, so that he might bring him down to you, as being about to examine more earnestly the things about him. And we are ready to kill him before his drawing near." Young's Literal Translation now, therefore, ye, signify ye to the chief captain, with the sanhedrim, that to-morrow he may bring him down unto you, as being about to know more exactly the things concerning him; and we, before his coming nigh, are ready to put him to death.' Smith's Literal Translation Now therefore do ye exhibit to the captain of a thousand, with the council, so that to-morrow he might bring him down to you, as about to examine more accurately the things concerning him: and we, before he draws near, are ready to kill him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow therefore do you with the council signify to the tribune, that he bring him forth to you, as if you meant to know something more certain touching him. And we, before he come near, are ready to kill him. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, with the council, you should now give notice to the tribune, so that he may bring him to you, as if you intended to determine something else about him. But before he approaches, we have made preparations to put him to death.” New American Bible You, together with the Sanhedrin, must now make an official request to the commander to have him bring him down to you, as though you meant to investigate his case more thoroughly. We on our part are prepared to kill him before he arrives.” New Revised Standard Version Now then, you and the council must notify the tribune to bring him down to you, on the pretext that you want to make a more thorough examination of his case. And we are ready to do away with him before he arrives.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow you and the leaders of the council ask the captain to bring him to you, as though you were desirous to have a thorough investigation of his acts, and we are ready to kill him before he shall arrive here. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And now you and the Rulers of The Council, ask the Chiliarch to bring him to you as if you seek to examine his conduct properly, and we are ready to kill him before he arrives to you.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentNow, therefore, do you, together with the Sanhedrin, give notice to the officer, that he bring him down to you tomorrow, as if you intended to inquire more accurately into the matters concerning him: and before he comes near, we are ready to kill him. Godbey New Testament Now therefore do you appeal to the chiliarch along with the sanhedrim, that he may lead him down to you, as about to investigate matters concerning him more thoroughly: and we are ready to kill him before he comes nigh. Haweis New Testament Now therefore do ye with the sanhedrim give notice to the military tribune, that to-morrow he bring him down to you, as if intending to make more accurate inquiries into the things concerning him: but we, ere he come nigh, are ready to kill him. Mace New Testament if you will move it then to the tribune in the name of the Sanhedrim, to send him here to-morrow, under colour of examining his affair with more solemnity, we shall take care to dispatch him, and make a short end of his journey." Weymouth New Testament Now therefore you and the Sanhedrin should make representations to the Tribune for him to bring him down to you, under the impression that you intend to inquire more minutely about him; and we are prepared to assassinate him before he comes near the place." Worrell New Testament Now, therefore, do ye with the Sanhedrin signify to the chief captain that he bring him down to you, as if ye would ascertain more exactly the things concerning him; and we, before he comes near, are ready to kill him. Worsley New Testament Now therefore do ye with the rest of the sanhedrim signify to the tribune, that he would bring him down to you to-morrow, as if you would examine more accurately some things concerning him: and we are ready to dispatch him before he come near you." Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Plot to Kill Paul…14They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. 15Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way. ” 16But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul.… Cross References Acts 9:23-24 After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, / but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. Acts 25:3 to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. Acts 22:30 The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them. Acts 24:1 Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. Acts 21:31 While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil. Acts 26:9-11 So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. / And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them. / I frequently had them punished in the synagogues, and I tried to make them blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them. Acts 13:50 The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district. Acts 14:5-6 But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them, / they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region, Acts 20:3 where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. Acts 21:27-28 When the seven days were almost over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, / crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.” Acts 6:11-13 Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. Acts 7:57-58 At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. / They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. Acts 18:12-13 While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat. / “This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said. Acts 19:23-24 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. / It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen. Acts 21:11 Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’” Treasury of Scripture Now therefore you with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down to you to morrow, as though you would inquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him. that he. Acts 25:3 And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. Psalm 21:11 For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform. Psalm 37:32,33 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him… Jump to Previous Captain Case Chief Commander Commanding Council Enquire Exactly Impression Inform Intend Judge Kill Morrow Officer Perfectly Prepared Ready Representations Signify Something Tomorrow TribuneJump to Next Captain Case Chief Commander Commanding Council Enquire Exactly Impression Inform Intend Judge Kill Morrow Officer Perfectly Prepared Ready Representations Signify Something Tomorrow TribuneActs 23 1. As Paul pleads his cause,2. Ananias commands them to strike him. 7. Dissension among his accusers. 11. God encourages him. 14. The Jews' vow to kill Paul, 20. is declared unto the chief captain. 27. He sends him to Felix the governor. Now then, you and the Sanhedrin The Sanhedrin was the highest Jewish council and court in Jerusalem, composed of chief priests, elders, and scribes. It held significant religious and political power. This phrase indicates a collaboration between the conspirators and the Sanhedrin, highlighting the extent of opposition Paul faced from Jewish leaders. The Sanhedrin's involvement underscores the tension between early Christians and Jewish authorities, as seen throughout Acts. petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully We are ready to kill him on the way. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Council and the SanhedrinThe Jewish ruling body, consisting of religious leaders and elders, responsible for maintaining Jewish law and order. 2. The Commander Refers to the Roman military officer in charge of keeping peace and order in Jerusalem, particularly concerning Roman interests. 3. Paul The apostle who is the target of the plot, known for his missionary journeys and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 4. The Plotters A group of more than forty Jews who conspired to kill Paul, taking an oath not to eat or drink until they had succeeded. 5. Jerusalem The city where these events are taking place, a central location for Jewish religious life and early Christian activity. Teaching Points The Reality of OppositionBelievers should expect opposition when standing for the truth of the Gospel. Just as Paul faced plots against his life, Christians today may encounter resistance or persecution. God's Sovereignty in Adversity Despite human schemes, God's purposes prevail. The plot against Paul ultimately failed, demonstrating that God is in control even when circumstances seem dire. The Importance of Integrity The plotters' deceit contrasts with the integrity expected of believers. Christians are called to be truthful and transparent, even when facing opposition. The Role of Civil Authorities The Roman commander's involvement highlights the role of secular authorities in God's plan. Christians should respect and pray for those in authority, trusting that God can use them for His purposes. The Power of Prayer and Community The early church's reliance on prayer and community support is a model for believers today. In times of trial, turning to God and fellow believers is crucial for strength and guidance. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 23Acts 23 - Are the Roman legal procedures and the role of the commander, Claudius Lysias, accurately portrayed compared to known historical records? What did Paul do between his third and fourth journeys? Acts 23:12-15 - Is there concrete historical or archaeological evidence supporting the existence of this conspiracy of more than forty men to kill Paul? Acts 23:2-5 - Why would Paul insult the high priest if he claimed to follow Jewish law and respect its leaders?(15) Now therefore ye with the council . . .--The plot was necessary, either (1) because the Sanhedrin had lost, under Roman rule, its power to inflict capital punishment (see Notes on Acts 7:59; John 18:31); or (2) because, even if they possessed that power, the chiliarch was not likely to allow its exercise in the case of a Roman citizen; or (3) because the experience of the previous day had shown that the violent party were not likely to obtain a majority in the Council. The plot was, so far, skilfully laid. Even those who had said, "We find no evil in this man," could hardly oppose a proposal for a further investigation. We, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.--The first word stands in the Greek with a kind of ferocious emphasis "You may safely leave us to do our part." Verse 15. - Do ye for ye, A.V.; the R.T. omits tomorrow, in the A.V.; judge of his case more exactly for inquire something more perfectly concerning him, A.V.; slay for kill, A.V. With the council. Either the temporary feeling of the Pharisees had subsided, and their old hatred come to the front again, or the high priest and Sadducees, by some plausible excuse, persuaded the Pharisees of the council to join with them in asking that Paul might be brought before them again. Signify. The word ἐμφανίζειν only occurs here and at ver. 22, in this sense of "signifying" or "making known" something, which it has in Esther 2:22, LXX.. Codex Alexandrinus (as the rendering of אָמַר, to tell), and in 2 Macc. 3:7, and in Josephus, as also in classical Greek. Elsewhere in the New Testament it means "to manifest," or "show," as in John 14:21, 22; in the passive voice "to appear," as in Matthew 27:53; Hebrews 9:24; and in a technical legal sense "to give information" (Acts 24:1; Acts 25:2, 15). Judge of his case more exactly; διαγινώσκειν κ.τ.λ. The word only occurs here and in Acts 24:22. The classical use of the word in the sense of "deciding," "giving judgment," is in favor of the R.V.; διαγινώσκειν, like διάγνωσις, diagnosis (Acts 25:21), is a word of very frequent use in medical writers, as is the ἀκριβέστερον, which here is joined with it (Acts 24:22, note).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Nowνῦν (nyn) Adverb Strong's 3568: A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. then, οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. and σὺν (syn) Preposition Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sanhedrin συνεδρίῳ (synedriō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4892: A council, tribunal; the Sanhedrin, the meeting place of the Sanhedrin. petition ἐμφανίσατε (emphanisate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1718: To make visible (manifest); hence: I report (inform) against; pass: I appear before. From emphanes; to exhibit or disclose. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. commander χιλιάρχῳ (chiliarchō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 5506: A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers to ὅπως (hopōs) Conjunction Strong's 3704: From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual). bring him down καταγάγῃ (katagagē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2609: From kata and ago; to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. on the pretext ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. of examining διαγινώσκειν (diaginōskein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1231: To know accurately, examine, decide. From dia and ginosko; to know thoroughly, i.e. Ascertain exactly. his case τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. more carefully. ἀκριβέστερον (akribesteron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strong's 199: Carefully, exactly, strictly, distinctly. Adverb from the same as akribestatos; exactly. We ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. are ἐσμεν (esmen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. ready ἕτοιμοί (hetoimoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2092: Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready. to kill ἀνελεῖν (anelein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 337: From ana and haireomai; to take up, i.e. Adopt; by implication, to take away, i.e. Abolish, murder. him αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. on the way.? πρὸ (pro) Preposition Strong's 4253: A primary preposition; 'fore', i.e. In front of, prior to. Links Acts 23:15 NIVActs 23:15 NLT Acts 23:15 ESV Acts 23:15 NASB Acts 23:15 KJV Acts 23:15 BibleApps.com Acts 23:15 Biblia Paralela Acts 23:15 Chinese Bible Acts 23:15 French Bible Acts 23:15 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 23:15 Now therefore you with the council inform (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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