Acts 23 — Overview

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Acts 23:1, As Paul pleads his cause, Acts 23:2, Ananias commands them to smite him; Acts 23:7, Dissension among his accusers; Acts 23:11, God encourages him; Acts 23:14, The Jews’ laying wait for Paul, Acts 23:20.

is declared unto the chief captain; Acts 23:27, He sends him to Felix the governor.

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