John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 23:21
21 But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee. Ver. 21. Which have bound themselves ] Gr. ανεθεματισαν , wished themselves dead, or given up to the devil, except they brought their purpose to pass; and likely enough they had their wish, for they missed their purpose. Cursing men are... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 23:20
20 And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly. Ver. 20. As though they would ] See Acts 23:15 . read more