Acts 23:17 net — Paul called one of the centurions and said,“Take this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to repo…

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"Paul called one of the centurions and said,“Take this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to report to him.”"

— Acts 23:17, NET Bible

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Acts 23 — Context

14

They went to the chief priests and the elders and said,“We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to partake of anything until we have killed Paul.

15

So now you and the council request the commanding officer to bring him down to you, as if you were going to determine his case by conducting a more thorough inquiry. We are ready to kill him before he comes near this place.”

16

But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the ambush, he came and entered the barracks and told Paul.

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Paul called one of the centurions and said,“Take this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to report to him.”

18

So the centurion took him and brought him to the commanding officer and said,“The prisoner Paul called me and asked me to bring this young man to you because he has something to tell you.”

19

The commanding officer took him by the hand, withdrew privately, and asked,“What is it that you want to report to me?”

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He replied,“The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as if they were going to inquire more thoroughly about him.

Acts 23:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 23:17 say?
Acts 23:17 in the NET Bible reads: “Paul called one of the centurions and said,“Take this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to report to him.””
Where is Acts 23:17 in the Bible?
Acts 23:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 23, verse 17.
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 23:17.
What translation should I read Acts 23:17 in?
Acts 23:17 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 23:17?
Acts 23:17 reads (NET): “Paul called one of the centurions and said,“Take this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to report to him.”” 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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