Acts 23:20

And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 23:20

BSB
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.
AKJV
And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire you that you would bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would inquire somewhat of him more perfectly.
CPDV
Then he said: "The Jews have met to ask you to bring Paul tomorrow to the council, as if they intended to question him about something else.
ERV
And he said, The Jews have agreed to ask thee to bring down Paul tomorrow unto the council, as though thou wouldest inquire somewhat more exactly concerning him.
NHEB
And he said, "The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though they intended to inquire somewhat more thoroughly concerning him.
SMT
And he said, That the Jews agreed together to ask thee, so that to-morrow thou mightest bring down Paul to the council, as about to inquire something more accurately about him.

Commentary for Acts 23:20

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Overview of Acts 23:20
Summary
Jewish leaders plot to ambush the prisoner
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Reporting assassination plot
Estimated Time Period
c. 57 AD
Category
Narrative