Acts 23:21

21 Don't fall for it! More than forty of them are waiting to ambush him. They have solemnly promised not to eat or drink until they have killed him. They are ready now, awaiting your consent."

Acts 23:21 In-Context

19 The commander took him by the hand and withdrew to a place where they could speak privately. He asked, "What do you have to report to me?"
20 He replied, "The Jewish leaders have conspired to ask that you bring Paul down to the council tomorrow. They will pretend that they want to investigate his case more closely.
21 Don't fall for it! More than forty of them are waiting to ambush him. They have solemnly promised not to eat or drink until they have killed him. They are ready now, awaiting your consent."
22 The commander dismissed the young man, ordering him, "Don't tell anyone that you brought this to my attention."
23 The commander called two centurions and said, "Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to leave for Caesarea at nine o'clock tonight.
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