Acts 23:19-21

Legacy Standard Bible

¹⁹ And the ^[a]commander took him by the hand and stepping aside, began to inquire of him privately, “What is it that you have to report to me?” ²⁰ And he said, “^(A)The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down tomorrow to ^(B)the Sanhedrin, as though they were going to inquire somewhat more carefully about him. ²¹ So do not be persuaded by them, for more than forty of them—who have ^(C)bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they slay him—are ^(D)lying in wait for him and now they are ready and waiting for the promise from you.”