Acts 23:16 kjv — And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.

King James Version

"And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul."

— Acts 23:16, King James Version

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Acts 23 — Context

13

And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy.

14

And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul.

15

Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.

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And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.

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Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.

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So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee.

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Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell me?

Acts 23:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 23:16 say?
Acts 23:16 in the King James Version reads: “And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.”
Where is Acts 23:16 in the Bible?
Acts 23:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 23, verse 16.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 23:16.
What translation should I read Acts 23:16 in?
Acts 23:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 23:16?
Acts 23:16 reads (KJV): “And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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