Acts 23:17

Verse

Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Paul called unto him one of the centurions, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain; for he hath something to tell him.

Bible in Basic English

And Paul sent for a captain and said, Take this young man to your chief, for he has news for him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Paul, calling to him one of the centurions, said: Bring this young man to the tribune, for he hath some thing to tell him.

Free Bible Version

Paul called over one of the centurions, and told him, “Take this young man to the commander, because he has some information to share with him.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And Paul called one of the Centurions vnto him, and said, Take this yong man hence vnto the chiefe captaine: for he hath a certaine thing to shewe him.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.

Plain English Version

Then Paul called out to one of the boss soldiers and said, “Please take this young man to your big boss. He has some news to tell him.”

Translation for Translators

When Paul heard that, he called one of the officers and said to him, “Please take this young man to the commander, because he needs to tell him something important.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the chief captain, for he has something to tell him.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then Paul called one of the centurions to him , and said, Bring this young man to the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.

World English Bible

Paul summoned one of the centurions and said, “Bring this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to tell him.”

Young's Literal Translation

and Paul having called near one of the centurions, said, 'This young man lead unto the chief captain, for he hath something to tell him.'

Context

The Plot to Kill Paul

¹⁶But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul.¹⁷Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.”

Summary

In Acts 23:17, we see the plot of more than forty Jews to kill Paul by ambushing him on his way to the Sanhedrin. This verse reveals the extent of the danger Paul faced due to his preaching of the Gospel. It also underscores the divine protection over Paul as his nephew overhears the plot and informs the Roman tribune, ultimately thwarting the assassination attempt. This incident highlights the ongoing opposition faced by early Christians and the providential care of God in preserving His servants to fulfill their mission.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Bring this young man unto the chief captain - Though St. Paul had the most positive assurance from Divine authority that he should be preserved, yet he knew that the Divine providence acts by reasonable and prudent means; and that, if he neglected to use the means in his power, he could not expect God's providence to work in his behalf. He who will not help himself, according to the means and power he possesses, has neither reason nor revelation to assure him that he shall receive any assistance from God.

Acts 23:17

The Plot to Kill Paul

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Berean Standard Bible

Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Paul called unto him one of the centurions, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain; for he hath something to tell him.

Bible in Basic English

And Paul sent for a captain and said, Take this young man to your chief, for he has news for him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Paul, calling to him one of the centurions, said: Bring this young man to the tribune, for he hath some thing to tell him.

Free Bible Version

Paul called over one of the centurions, and told him, “Take this young man to the commander, because he has some information to share with him.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And Paul called one of the Centurions vnto him, and said, Take this yong man hence vnto the chiefe captaine: for he hath a certaine thing to shewe him.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.

Plain English Version

Then Paul called out to one of the boss soldiers and said, “Please take this young man to your big boss. He has some news to tell him.”

Translation for Translators

When Paul heard that, he called one of the officers and said to him, “Please take this young man to the commander, because he needs to tell him something important.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the chief captain, for he has something to tell him.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then Paul called one of the centurions to him , and said, Bring this young man to the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.

World English Bible

Paul summoned one of the centurions and said, “Bring this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to tell him.”

Young's Literal Translation

and Paul having called near one of the centurions, said, 'This young man lead unto the chief captain, for he hath something to tell him.'

Acts 23:17

Verse

Context

The Plot to Kill Paul

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Acts 23:17

The Plot to Kill Paul

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary