22 So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast shewed these things to me.
22 The commander dismissed the young man with this warning: "Don't tell anyone that you have reported this to me."
22 So the tribune dismissed the young man, charging him, "Tell no one that you have informed me of these things."
22 The captain dismissed the nephew with a warning: "Don't breathe a word of this to a soul."
22 So the commander let the young man depart, and commanded him, "Tell no one that you have revealed these things to me."
22 "Don't let anyone know you told me this," the commander warned the young man.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 23:22
Commentary on Acts 23:12-24
(Read Acts 23:12-24)
False religious principles, adopted by carnal men, urge on to such wickedness, as human nature would hardly be supposed capable of. Yet the Lord readily disappoints the best concerted schemes of iniquity. Paul knew that the Divine providence acts by reasonable and prudent means; and that, if he neglected to use the means in his power, he could not expect God's providence to work on his behalf. He who will not help himself according to his means and power, has neither reason nor revelation to assure him that he shall receive help from God. Believing in the Lord, we and ours shall be kept from every evil work, and kept to his kingdom. Heavenly Father, give us by thy Holy Spirit, for Christ's sake, this precious faith.