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Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 23

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Chapter 23 of Acts—New World Translation (NWT)

  1. ¶ Looking intently at the Sanʹhe·drin Paul said: “Men, brothers, I have behaved before God with a perfectly clear conscience1 down to this day.”
  2. At this the high priest An·a·niʹas ordered those standing by him to strike2 him on the mouth.
  3. Then Paul said to him: “God is going to strike you, you whitewashed3 wall. Do you at one and the same time sit to judge me in accord with the Law4 and, transgressing the Law,5 command me to be struck?”
  4. Those standing by said: “Are you reviling the high priest of God?”
  5. And Paul said: “Brothers, I did not know he was high priest. For it is written, ‘You must not speak injuriously of a ruler of your people.’”6
  6. ¶ Now when Paul took note that the one part was of Sadducees7 but the other of Pharisees, he proceeded to cry out in the Sanʹhe·drin: “Men, brothers, I am a Pharisee,8 a son of Pharisees. Over the hope of resurrection9 of the dead I am being judged.”10
  7. Because he said this, a dissension11 arose between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the multitude was split.
  8. For Sadducees12 say there is neither resurrection13 nor angel nor spirit, but the Pharisees publicly declare them all.[a]
  9. So there broke out a loud screaming,14 and some of the scribes of the party of the Pharisees rose and began contending fiercely, saying: “We find nothing wrong in this man;15 but if a spirit or an angel spoke to him,16—.”
  10. Now when the dissension grew great, the military commander became afraid that Paul would be pulled to pieces by them, and he commanded the force of soldiers17 to go down and snatch him from their midst and bring him into the soldiers’ quarters.18
  11. ¶ But the following night the Lord stood by him19 and said: “Be of good courage!20 For as you have been giving a thorough witness21 on the things about me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness in Rome.”22
  12. ¶ Now when it became day, the Jews formed a conspiracy23 and bound themselves with a curse,24 saying they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.25
  13. There were more than forty men that formed this oath-bound conspiracy;
  14. and they went to the chief26 priests and the older men[b] and said: “We have solemnly bound ourselves with a curse not to take a bite of food until we have killed Paul.
  15. Now, therefore, YOU together with the Sanʹhe·drin make it clear to the military commander why he should bring him down to YOU as though YOU intended to determine more accurately the matters involving him.27 But before he gets near we will be ready to do away with him.”28
  16. ¶ However, the son of Paul’s sister heard of their lying in wait,29 and he came and entered into the soldiers’ quarters and reported it to Paul.
  17. So Paul called one of the army officers to him and said: “Lead this young man off to the military commander, for he has something to report to him.”
  18. Therefore this man took him and led him to the military commander and said: “The prisoner Paul called me to him and requested me to lead this young man to you, as he has something to tell you.”
  19. The military commander took him30 by the hand and withdrew and began inquiring privately: “What is it you have to report to me?”
  20. He said: “The Jews have agreed to request you to bring Paul down to the Sanʹhe·drin tomorrow as though intending to learn something more accurate about him.31
  21. Above all things, do not let them persuade you, for more than forty men of theirs are lying in wait32 for him, and they have bound themselves with a curse neither to eat nor to drink until they have done away with him;33 and they are now ready, waiting for the promise from you.”
  22. Therefore the military commander let the young man go after ordering him: “Do not blab to anyone that you have made these things clear to me.”
  23. ¶ And he summoned a certain two of the army officers and said: “Get two hundred soldiers ready to march clear to Caes·a·reʹa, also seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen, at the third hour[c] of the night.
  24. Also, provide beasts of burden that they may have Paul ride and convey him safely to Felix the governor.”
  25. And he wrote a letter having this form:
  26. ¶ “Claudius Lysʹi·as to his excellency, Governor Felix:34 Greetings!
  27. This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be done away with by them, but I came suddenly with a force of soldiers and rescued him,35 because I learned he was a Roman.36
  28. And wishing to ascertain the cause for which they were accusing him, I brought him down into their Sanʹhe·drin.[d]37
  29. I found him to be accused about questions of their Law,38 but not charged with a single thing deserving of death or bonds.39
  30. But because a plot40 that is to be laid against the man has been disclosed to me, I am at once sending him to you, and commanding the accusers to speak against him before you.”41
  31. ¶ Therefore these soldiers42 took Paul according to their orders and brought him by night to An·tipʹa·tris.
  32. The next day they permitted the horsemen to go on with him, and they returned to the soldiers’ quarters.
  33. The [horsemen] entered into Caes·a·reʹa43 and delivered the letter to the governor and also presented Paul to him.
  34. So he read it and inquired from what province he was, and ascertained44 that he was from Ci·liʹcia.45
  35. “I shall give you a thorough hearing,” he said, “when your accusers arrive also.”46 And he commanded that he be kept under guard in the prae·toʹri·an palace of Herod.

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Lit., “both (things).”
  2. ^ Or, “elders.” Gr., pre·sby·teʹrois.
  3. ^ That is, about 9 p.m., counting from sunset.
  4. ^ “I brought him down into their Sanhedrin,” P74אAVgSyp; B* omits.

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Ac 24:16; 2Co 1:12; 2Ti 1:3; Heb 13:18; 1Pe 3:16
  2. ^ 1Ki 22:24; Je 20:2; Jn 18:22
  3. ^ Mt 23:27
  4. ^ Le 19:15
  5. ^ De 25:1; Jn 7:51
  6. ^ Ex 22:28; Ec 10:20
  7. ^ Ac 4:1
  8. ^ Ac 26:5; Pp 3:5
  9. ^ Ac 24:21
  10. ^ Ac 28:20
  11. ^ Mt 22:23
  12. ^ Mr 12:18
  13. ^ Lu 20:27
  14. ^ Mt 8:29
  15. ^ Lu 23:4; Ac 25:25
  16. ^ Ac 22:7, 17
  17. ^ Ac 21:32
  18. ^ Ac 22:24
  19. ^ Ac 27:23
  20. ^ Ac 18:9; 27:24
  21. ^ Ac 20:21
  22. ^ Ac 28:23, 30; Ro 1:15
  23. ^ Ac 25:3
  24. ^ Ac 23:21
  25. ^ Ps 31:13
  26. ^ Ec 5:8
  27. ^ Ac 23:20
  28. ^ Ac 25:3
  29. ^ Ac 9:24
  30. ^ Ac 23:16
  31. ^ Ac 23:15
  32. ^ Ps 10:9; Pr 1:16; Is 59:7; Ac 9:23; 2Co 11:26
  33. ^ Ac 23:12
  34. ^ Ac 24:3
  35. ^ Ac 21:33
  36. ^ Ac 16:37; 22:25
  37. ^ Ac 22:30
  38. ^ Ac 18:15; 24:5; 25:19
  39. ^ Ac 26:31
  40. ^ Ac 23:16; 25:3
  41. ^ Ac 24:8; 25:5, 11
  42. ^ Ac 23:23
  43. ^ Ac 8:40
  44. ^ Ac 22:3
  45. ^ Ac 6:9; 21:39
  46. ^ Ac 24:1; 25:16

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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