Acts 23:31 nasb — So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.

NASB

"So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris."

— Acts 23:31, NASB

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Acts 23 — Context

28

"And wanting to ascertain the charge for which they were accusing him, I brought him down to their Council;

29

and I found him to be accused over questions about their Law, but under no accusation deserving death or imprisonment.

30

"When I was informed that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, also instructing his accusers to bring charges against him before you."

31

So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.

32

But the next day, leaving the horsemen to go on with him, they returned to the barracks.

33

When these had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him.

34

When he had read it, he asked from what province he was, and when he learned 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 NASB reads: “So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him 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 (NASB): “So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him 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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