Acts 23:31 bbe — So the armed men, as they were ordered, took Paul and came by night to Antipatris.

Bible in Basic English

"So the armed men, as they were ordered, took Paul and came by night to Antipatris."

— Acts 23:31, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 23 — Context

28

And, desiring to get at the reason for their attack on him, I took him down to their Sanhedrin:

29

Then it became clear to me that it was a question of their law, and that nothing was said against him which might be a reason for prison or death.

30

And when news was given to me that a secret design was being made against the man, I sent him straight away to you, giving orders to those who are against him to make their statements before you.

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So the armed men, as they were ordered, took Paul and came by night to Antipatris.

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But on the day after, they sent the horsemen on with him, and went back to their place:

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And they, when they came to Caesarea, gave the letter to the ruler, and took Paul before him.

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And after reading it, he said, What part of the country do you come from? And, hearing that he was from Cilicia,

Acts 23:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 23:31 say?
Acts 23:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So the armed men, as they were ordered, took Paul and came by night to Antipatris.”
Where is Acts 23:31 in the Bible?
Acts 23:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 23, verse 31.
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 23:31.
What translation should I read Acts 23:31 in?
Acts 23:31 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 23:31?
Acts 23:31 reads (BBE): “So the armed men, as they were ordered, took Paul and came by night to Antipatris.” 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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