Acts 22:30

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Summary

On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.

Because

Commanded

General references

Acts 23:28

Acts 28:18

Bible References

Because

He came to us, took Paul's belt, and tied his own feet and hands with it. Then he said, "The Holy Spirit says, "This is how the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will tie up the man who owns this belt. Then they will hand him over to the gentiles.'"

I wanted to know the exact charge they were making against him, so I had him brought before their Council.

Paul replied, "Whether quickly or not, I wish to God that not only you but everyone listening to me today would become what I am except for these chains!"

They bound him with chains, led him away, and handed him over to Pontius Pilate, the governor.

Commanded

as the high priest and the whole council of elders can testify about me. I also received letters from them to the brothers in Damascus, and I was going there to tie up those who were there and bring them back to Jerusalem to be punished.

After the apostles heard this, they went into the Temple at daybreak and began to teach. The high priest and those who were with him arrived, called the Council and all the elders of Israel together, and sent word to the prison to have the men brought in.

Now then, you and the Council must notify the tribune to bring him down to you on the pretext that you want to look into his case more carefully, but before he arrives we'll be ready to kill him."

Watch out for people who will hand you over to the local councils and whip you in their synagogues.

General references

I wanted to know the exact charge they were making against him, so I had him brought before their Council.

They examined me and wanted to let me go because there was no reason for me to receive the death penalty in my case.