Acts 23:12-24

They took a vow. These Jews may have been some of his bitter enemies from Ephesus who had grabbed him in the temple. They may have been "armed terrorists" [Zealots - Assassins], who later played such an important part in the Jewish wars against Rome. [A vow was cancelled, if it was impossible to perform it.] Acts 23:15 shows what their plot was. But the son of Paul's sister. This is the only mention in Acts of Paul's kin. The young man might be studying in Jerusalem, as Paul had done in his youth. We do not know whether he was a Christian, but he told Paul of the plot. He would have no trouble getting in to Paul, since both of them were Roman citizens. Compare Acts 28:30, Paul immediately sent his nephew to the commander with the story. The commander took him by the hand. To show how carefully he was listening to what he said. Acts 23:20-21. give the story of the plot. Called two of his officers. They are told to get 470 soldiers to guard Paul. This shows his estimate of the danger. To Governor Felix. Once Paul is there, the commander is rid of his problem.