16. But Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, and he came and entered into the barracks and told Paul.
17. Paul summoned one of the centurions, and said, “Bring this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to tell him.”
18. So he took him, and brought him to the commanding officer, and said, “Paul, the prisoner, summoned me and asked me to bring this young man to you, who has something to tell you.”
19. The commanding officer took him by the hand, and going aside, asked him privately, “What is it that you have to tell me?”
20. He said, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though intending to inquire somewhat more accurately concerning him.