18. So the officer brought Paul’s nephew to the commander. The officer said, “The prisoner, Paul, asked me to bring this young man to you. He wants to tell you something.”
19. The commander led the young man to a place where they could be alone. The commander asked, “What do you want to tell me?”
20. The young man said, “The Jews have decided to ask you to bring Paul down to their council meeting tomorrow. They want you to think that they are going to ask him more questions.
21. But don’t believe them! There are more than 40 men who are hiding and waiting to kill Paul. They have all made a promise not to eat or drink until they have killed him! Now they are waiting for you to agree.”
22. The commander sent the young man away. He said to him, “Don’t tell anyone that you have told me about their plan.”