Acts 23:30

When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The Roman tribune Claudius Lysias writes to Governor Felix, explaining his immediate intervention after learning of a conspiracy to kill Paul.

The words — μηνυθείσης (mēnutheisēs) denotes the passive disclosure of the threat, while ἐπιβουλῆς (epiboulēs) defines the danger as a deliberate plot.

The thread — The conspiracy referenced here mirrors the Jews' agreed scheme in Acts 23:20, while the procedural transfer anticipates Felix's delayed hearing in Acts 23:35 and the subsequent temple accusation in Acts 24:6.

Why it lands — The text states the tribune acted to neutralize a threat and route the case through official channels, asking the reader to recognize that established procedure supersedes clandestine violence.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And 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.

Cross-references

Acts 23:20 He answered, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul to the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of acquiring more information about him.
Acts 23:35 he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.
Acts 24:6 and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.
Acts 24:19 who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.
Acts 25:5 So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.”
Acts 25:16 I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.
Acts 9:24 but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.
Acts 15:29 You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.
Acts 23:12 When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.
2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.