Acts 23:16 nasb — But the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, and he came and entered the barracks and told Paul.

NASB

"But the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, and he came and entered the barracks and told Paul."

— Acts 23:16, NASB

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Acts 23 — Context

13

There were more than forty who formed this plot.

14

They came to the chief priests and the elders and said, "We have bound ourselves under a solemn oath to taste nothing until we have killed Paul.

15

"Now therefore, you and the Council notify the commander to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case by a more thorough investigation; and we for our part are ready to slay him before he comes near the place."

16

But the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, and he came and entered the barracks and told Paul.

17

Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, "Lead this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him."

18

So he took him and led him to the commander and *said, "Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to lead this young man to you since he has something to tell you."

19

The commander took him by the hand and stepping aside, began to inquire of him privately, "What is it that you have to report to me?"

Acts 23:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 23:16 say?
Acts 23:16 in the NASB reads: “But the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, and he came and entered the barracks 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 (NASB): “But the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, and he came and entered the barracks 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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