Acts 23:31

"When I was told that the Jews lay in wait for the man, I sent him to you immediately, charging his accusers also to bring their accusations against him before you. Farewell.”"

Key Reflection

In this passage, Paul warns of the Jewish leaders' plot and ensures that any accusations against Jesus will be heard by the Roman authorities, symbolizing the transition of Christ's trial to a judicial system more aligned with Roman law. This highlights the broader narrative of Jesus' ministry moving beyond initial Jewish expectations toward fulfillment through divine providence and Roman involvement.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 31. To Antipatris. This town was anciently called Cafar-Saba. Josephus says (Antiq. xiii. 23,) that it was about seventeen miles from Joppa. It was about twenty-six miles from Caesarea, and of course about thirty-five from Jerusalem. Herod the Great changed the name to Antipatris, in honour of his father Antipater. It was situated in a fine plain, and watered with many springs and fountains. __________________________________________________________________

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