Acts 23:20 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →The young man reveals the plan: a request is coming to bring Paul before the council tomorrow under pretense of closer inquiry.
What Does Acts 23:20 Mean?
The nephew lays out the conspiracy exactly as it was framed (v. 15): the official request, the feigned further inquiry, the trap beneath. The commander now hears the plot before its cover story ever reaches him.
Forewarned, the lie loses its power, for deception works only in the dark. "There is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed" (Luke 12:2). Here God's way of guarding His witness is simply to bring truth to light a few hours early — and light, very often, is deliverance enough.
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What does Acts 23:20 mean?
The young man reveals the plan: a request is coming to bring Paul before the council tomorrow under pretense of closer inquiry.