18
So the officer did, explaining, “Paul, the prisoner, called me over and asked me to bring this young man to you because he has something to tell you.”
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The commander took his hand, led him aside, and asked, “What is it you want to tell me?”
20
Paul’s nephew told him, “Some Jews are going to ask you to bring Paul before the high council tomorrow, pretending they want to get some more information.
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But don’t do it! There are more than forty men hiding along the way ready to ambush him. They have vowed not to eat or drink anything until they have killed him. They are ready now, just waiting for your consent.”
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“Don’t let anyone know you told me this,” the commander warned the young man.
23
Then 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.
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Provide horses for Paul to ride, and get him safely to Governor Felix.”
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“From Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings!
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“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.
28
Then I took him to their high council to try to learn the basis of the accusations against him.