Acts 23:16-22

16But the son of Paul’s sister heard about their ambush, 1and he came and entered 2the barracks and told Paul.

17Paul called one of the centurions to himself and said, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.”

18So he took him and led him to the commander and said, “Paul 3the prisoner called me over to him and asked me to bring this young man to you because he has something to tell you.”

19The 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?”

20And he said, “4The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down tomorrow to 5the 6Council, as though they were going to inquire somewhat more thoroughly about him.

21So do not 7listen to them, for more than forty 8of them are 9in hiding to ambush him, and these men have 10put themselves under an oath not to eat or drink until they kill him; and now they are ready and waiting for assurance from you.”

22Then the commander let the young man go, instructing him, “Tell no one that you have notified me of these things.”