Acts 23:21-35
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 23
21So do not listen to them, for more than forty of them are in hiding to ambush him, and these men have put themselves under an oath not to eat or drink until they kill him; and now they are ready and waiting for assurance from you.' 22Then the commander let the young man go, instructing him, 'Tell no one that you have notified me of these things.'
23And he called to him two of the centurions and said, 'Get two hundred soldiers ready by the third hour of the night to proceed to Caesarea, with seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen.'
24They were also to provide mounts to put Paul on and bring him safely to Felix the governor.
25And he wrote a letter with the following content:
27When this man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them, I came up to them with the troops and rescued him, after learning that he was a Roman.
28And wanting to ascertain the basis for the charges they were bringing against him, I brought him down to their Council;
29and I found that he was being accused regarding questions in their Law, but was not charged with anything deserving death or imprisonment.
31So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.
32But on the next day they let the horsemen go on with him, and they returned to the barracks.
33When these horsemen had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him.
34Now when he had read it, he also asked from what province Paul was, and when he learned that he was from Cilicia,
35he said, 'I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive as well,' giving orders for Paul to be kept in Herod’s Praetorium.
King James Version
Chapter 23
21But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee. 22So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast shewed these things to me. 23And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; 24And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor. 25And he wrote a letter after this manner: 26Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting. 27This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman. 28And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council: 29Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds. 30And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell. 31Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris. 32On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the castle: 33Who, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him. 34And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia; 35I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall.Christian Standard Bible
23He summoned two of his centurions and said, "Get two hundred soldiers ready with seventy cavalry and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea at nine tonight.
24Also provide mounts to ride so that Paul may be brought safely to Felix the governor."
27When this man had been seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them, I arrived with my troops and rescued him because I learned that he is a Roman citizen.
28Wanting to know the charge they were accusing him of, I brought him down before their Sanhedrin.
29I found out that the accusations were concerning questions of their law, and that there was no charge that merited death or imprisonment.
30When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you right away. I also ordered his accusers to state their case against him in your presence.
31So the soldiers took Paul during the night and brought him to Antipatris as they were ordered.
32The next day, they returned to the barracks, allowing the cavalry to go on with him.
33When these men entered Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him.
34After he read it, he asked what province he was from. When he learned he was from Cilicia,
35he said, "I will give you a hearing whenever your accusers also get here." He ordered that he be kept under guard in Herod's palace.
New Living Translation
23Then 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.
24Provide horses for Paul to ride, and get him safely to Governor Felix.'
25Then he wrote this letter to the governor:
27'This man was seized by some Jews, and they were about to kill him when I arrived with the troops. When I learned that he was a Roman citizen, I removed him to safety.
28Then I took him to their high council to try to learn the basis of the accusations against him.
29I soon discovered the charge was something regarding their religious law — certainly nothing worthy of imprisonment or death.
30But when I was informed of a plot to kill him, I immediately sent him on to you. I have told his accusers to bring their charges before you.'
31So that night, as ordered, the soldiers took Paul as far as Antipatris.
32They returned to the fortress the next morning, while the mounted troops took him on to Caesarea.
33When they arrived in Caesarea, they presented Paul and the letter to Governor Felix.
34He read it and then asked Paul what province he was from. 'Cilicia,' Paul answered.
English Standard Version
Chapter 23
21But do not be persuaded by them, for more than forty of their men are lying in ambush for him, who have bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they have killed him. And now they are ready, waiting for your consent.” 22So the tribune dismissed the young man, charging him, “Tell no one that you have informed me of these things.”
23Then he called two of the centurions and said, “Get ready two hundred soldiers, with seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen to go as far as Caesarea at the third hour of the night.
24Also provide mounts for Paul to ride and bring him safely to Felix the governor.”
25And he wrote a letter to this effect:
26“Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency the governor Felix, greetings.
27This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them when I came upon them with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman citizen.
28And desiring to know the charge for which they were accusing him, I brought him down to their council.
29I found that he was being accused about questions of their law, but charged with nothing deserving death or imprisonment.
30And when it was disclosed to me that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, ordering his accusers also to state before you what they have against him.”
31So the soldiers, according to their instructions, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.
32And on the next day they returned to the barracks, letting the horsemen go on with him.
33When they had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they presented Paul also before him.
34On reading the letter, he asked what province he was from. And when he learned that he was from Cilicia,
35he said, “I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive.” And he commanded him to be guarded in Herod’s praetorium.
New International Version
23Then he called two of his centurions and ordered them, 'Get ready a detachment of two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea at nine tonight.
24Provide horses for Paul so that he may be taken safely to Governor Felix.'
27This man was seized by the Jews and they were about to kill him, but I came with my troops and rescued him, for I had learned that he is a Roman citizen.
28I wanted to know why they were accusing him, so I brought him to their Sanhedrin.
29I found that the accusation had to do with questions about their law, but there was no charge against him that deserved death or imprisonment.
30When I was informed of a plot to be carried out against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also ordered his accusers to present to you their case against him.
31So the soldiers, carrying out their orders, took Paul with them during the night and brought him as far as Antipatris.
32The next day they let the cavalry go on with him, while they returned to the barracks.
33When the cavalry arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and handed Paul over to him.
34The governor read the letter and asked what province he was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia,
35he said, 'I will hear your case when your accusers get here.' Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod's palace.
New King James Version
23And he called for two centurions, saying, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea at the third hour of the night;
24and provide mounts to set Paul on, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.”
25He wrote a letter in the following manner:
26Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.
27 This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. Coming with the troops I rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman.
28 And when I wanted to know the reason they accused him, I brought him before their council.
29I found out that he was accused concerning questions of their law, but had nothing charged against him deserving of death or chains.
30And when it was told me that the Jews lay in wait for the man, I sent him immediately to you, and also commanded his accusers to state before you the charges against him. Farewell.
31Then the soldiers, as they were commanded, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.
32The next day they left the horsemen to go on with him, and returned to the barracks.
33When they came to Caesarea and had delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him.
34And when the governor had read it, he asked what province he was from. And when he understood that he was from Cilicia,
35he said, “I will hear you when your accusers also have come.” And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s Praetorium.
