Acts 23:17

"But Paul’s sister’s son heard they were lying in wait, and he came and entered into the barracks and told Paul."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the importance of faithfulness and vigilance within the community of believers. The quick action of Paul's relative demonstrates a readiness to protect Paul and alert him to potential danger, illustrating the supportive role that can be played by those closely connected to the apostles in times of crisis.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 17. Called one of the centurions. Who might at that time have had special charge of the castle, or been on guard. Paul had the most positive assurance that his life would be spared, and that he would yet see Rome; but he always understood the Divine promises and purposes as being consistent with his own efforts, and with all proper measures of prudence and diligence in securing his own safety. He did not rest merely on the Divine promise without any effort of his own; but he took encouragement from those promises to put forth his own exertions for security and for salvation.

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