Acts 23:16

And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.

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Other Translations for Acts 23:16

BSB

But when the son of Paul's sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul.

AKJV

And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.

CPDV

But when Paul's sister's son had heard of this, about their treachery, he went and entered into the fortress, and he reported it to Paul.

ERV

But Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, and he came and entered into the castle, and told Paul.

NHEB

But Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, and he came and entered into the barracks and told Paul.

SMT

And Paul's sister's son having heard of the ambuscade, having approached, and come into the camp, announced to Paul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 23:16

AndG1161ConjunctionwhenPaul'sG3972Noun Masculine sister'sG79Noun Feminine sonG5207Noun Masculine heardG191VerboftheirlyinginwaitG1749Noun NeuterhewentG3854Verb andG2532Conjunction enteredG1525Verb intoG1519PrepositionthecastleG3925Noun FeminineandtoldG518Verb PaulG3972Noun Masculine

Commentary for Acts 23:16

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Overview of Acts 23:16

Summary

Paul's nephew discovers and reports conspiracy

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Conspiracy discovered

Estimated Time Period

c. 57 AD