Now the son of Paul’s sister heard of their ambush, so he went and entered the barracks and told Paul.
God mocks the counsel of the ungodly at the turning point. Paul was nearly delivered to slaughter, yet the Lord showed in that instant that all their plotting comes to nothing. He keeps His own by means we never foresee, and we must learn to rest on Him when no ordinary way appears.
AI summary
Malice that cannot gain its end by tumult or law will turn to the knife. Forty men bound themselves by oath to murder Paul, their hearts filled with hatred because he preached to Gentiles. Satan had stirred them in the night; by daylight they were ready to kill. But Christ appeared to Paul in darkness to shield him, and God was awake before His enemies rose.
AI summary
Commenting on Acts 23:12-35
Paul acted with prudence, using the means Providence put before him. Though Christ had assured him he would reach Rome and testify there, he did not sit idle in faith, but made use of this young man to bring word to the chief captain, so the conspiracy might be thwarted.
AI summary