Acts23,12 The next morning the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. > Determination
13 More than forty men were involved in this plot. > 40people ready to not eat till someone is killed! The opposition Paul is facing is so real and strong - Jesus is visiting him in the night. Next day others try to kill him.
14 They went to the chief priests and elders and said, We have taken a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. > the chief priest get involved! He who let Paul hit in the trial yesterday. Their was not even given a opportunity to find out for what Paul is standing. They fighted with each other. Some of them even sad, maybe an angle spoke to Paul. Next day - still they want to kill him.
- About the trial: Had a discussion with a Brother yesterday. Paul compared to Jesus! Jesus when he was hit reacts so different then Paul. But also for Jesus was the same situation: He also could say the same thing like Paul and the Sanhedrin would be in inner fights and not able to bring Jesus to the cross. BUt Jesus is silent. Paul lets them run into each other. What do i learn from that. What should i do? Did Jesus ever used their differences to gain advantages for his own situation. Was Jesus ever political? When? Ore was Jesus just all the time plain and truthful? - Personally i can not see any use of such tricks by Jesus - maybe i don't see it now. - Paul definitely was Mat1016 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. - Paul was shrewd as snakes.
15 Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him before you on the pretext of wanting more accurate information about his case. We are ready to kill him before he gets here. > Simple Plan. Who is in charge now? What does the chief Priest say?
16 But when the son of Paul's sister heard of this plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul.  > never knew Paul had a sister. This sister was married. She had a Son who was in the Temple so close, that he could hear what they try to do and plan. Even Paul was such a Problem and probably had a bad reputation in Jerusalem and his sister maybe sufferd under this situation - the Son of her still loved Paul. And he try's to save his life!
17 Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him. > Paul does not speak - Paul just let the young man speak about what he knows.
18 So he took him to the commander. The centurion said, Paul, the prisoner, sent for me and asked me to bring this young man to you because he has something to tell you. > Aha(such details in a mad up storie, who would do this. Why is Luk reporting it anyway.)
19 The commander took the young man by the hand, drew him aside and asked, What is it you want to tell me?  > I guess the boy was still a boy, when i see how the commander is interacting with him. Tuk him by the hand, drew him aside. Making sure the boy is not intimidated by the people surrounding him. - ore in case the boy is telling him something none can hear. (Again, the details are interesting)
20 He said: The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul before the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of wanting more accurate information about him. > Simple
21 Don't give in to them,  > Wow, the boy is telling the commander what to do! because more than forty of them are waiting in ambush for him. > The boy was counting while he was listening They have taken an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him. They are ready now, waiting for your consent to their request.  > Hey it will be intense!
22 The commander dismissed the young man and cautioned him, Don't tell anyone that you have reported this to me. > The commander is all right now. He will help. It was maybe also the love and support, care te boy showed for Paul.

Who do i love like this boy loves Paul?