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Acts 23:20 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Acts 23:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 23 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Acts 23:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 23:20
Paul's nephew reveals the conspiracy, stating The Jews have agreed to desire thee—using the Greek synethento (συνέθεντο), meaning 'they covenanted together,' implying a formal pact. The phrase as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly exposes the deceptive pretense of legal inquiry masking murderous intent. This echoes the Jewish leaders' earlier stratagems against Jesus (Mark 14:1). The nephew's timely intelligence demonstrates God's providence preserving Paul for his Roman witness (Acts 23:11)—divine protection through human agency.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 23:20
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“and said”
“looking steadfastly at the council”
“We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel”
“and with a double heart.”