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Acts 23

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 23 of 28

1 And looking intently at the sanhedrin, Paul said, Men, brothers, I in all good conscience have conducted myself toward God until this day.

2 But Ananias the high priest ordered those standing by him to strike his mouth.

3 Then Paul said to him, God is going to strike you, whitewashed wall! And do you sit judging me according to the Law, and breaking the Law command me to be stricken?

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Chapter Summary

1 As Paul pleads his cause, 2 Ananias commands them to smite him. 11 God encourages him. 14 The Jews’ laying wait for Paul 20 is revealed to the chiliarch. 23 He sends him to Felix.

Key Greek Words

συνέδριον sanhedrin, council G4892
ἀνάστασις resurrection G386
συνείδησις conscience G4893
ἀναθεματίζω bind with an oath, curse G332
ἐνέδρα ambush, lying in wait G1747
χιλίαρχος commander, chief captain G5506

People & Context

Paul

Apostle on trial before the sanhedrin; the Lord assures him he will testify at Rome

Claudius Lysias

Roman chiliarch who rescues Paul and sends him under guard to Felix

Ananias

High priest who orders Paul struck on the mouth

Felix

Roman governor at Caesarea to whom Paul is sent for trial

Timeline

Plot to Kill Paul

More than forty Jews bind themselves with a curse to kill Paul50. Paul's nephew uncovers the ambush, prompting the chiliarch to safely transfer Paul to Governor Felix5152.

Acts 23:12-35

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