Acts 23:16-22

16But the son of Paul’s sister heard of their ambush. He went into the headquarters and told Paul.

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

18So the centurion took him and led him to the commander and said, “The prisoner Paul called me and asked me to bring this young man to you, as he has something to say to you.”

19The commander took him by the hand, stepped aside, and began asking him privately, “What is it that you have to report to me?”

20And he said, “The Judean leaders have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the Sanhedrin tomorrow—as if they are about to investigate more thoroughly about him.

21But do not give in to them, for more than forty of them have bound themselves by an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him. Even now, they are ready and waiting for your consent.”

22So the commander dismissed the young man, charging him, “Tell no one that you have informed me about these things.”