Acts 23:22

22 So the commander dismissed the young man and instructed him, "Don't tell anyone that you have informed me about this."

Acts 23:22 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 23:22

So the chief captain then let the young man depart
After he had had the account from him, and was master of the whole affair:

and charged him, see thou tell no man that thou hast showed these
things to me;
which was prudently said; it was a right and wise thing to conceal this matter, that the men might go on with their designs, and an opportunity be taken to convey Paul away, before the time came fixed by them to execute them; for otherwise, should it have been known that their plot was discovered, they would have entered upon new measures.

Acts 23:22 In-Context

20 "The Jews," he said, "have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the Sanhedrin tomorrow, as though they are going to hold a somewhat more careful inquiry about him.

21 Don't let them persuade you, because there are more than 40 of them arranging to ambush him, men who have bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they kill him. Now they are ready, waiting for a commitment from you."

22 So the commander dismissed the young man and instructed him, "Don't tell anyone that you have informed me about this."

23 He summoned two of his centurions and said, "Get 200 soldiers ready with 70 cavalry and 200 spearmen to go to Caesarea at nine tonight.

24 Also provide mounts so they can put Paul on them and bring him safely to Felix the governor."