Acts 23

Paul defending himself before the high priest, he commands him to be smitten on the mouth, Acts 23:1 , Acts 23:2 . Paul sharply reproves him, and, being reproved for this by one of the attendants, accounts for his conduct, Acts 23:3-5 . Seeing that the assembly was composed of Pharisees and Sadducees, and that he could expect no justice from his judges, he asserts that it was for his belief in the resurrection that he was called in question, on which the Pharisees declare in his favor, Acts 23:6-9 . A great dissension arises, and the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should be pulled to pieces, brings him into the castle, Acts 23:10 . He is comforted by a dream, Acts 23:11 . More than forty persons conspire his death, Acts 23:12-15 . Paul's sister's son, hearing of it, informs the captain of the guard, Acts 23:16-22 . He sends Paul by night, under a strong escort of horse and foot, to Caesarea, to Felix, and with him a letter, stating the circumstances of the case, Acts 23:23-33 . They arrive at Caesarea, and Felix promises him a hearing when his accusers shall come down, Acts 23:34 , Acts 23:35 .