Acts 23:20-21
Read Acts 23 in full →20And he said, “aThe Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down tomorrow to bthe Sanhedrin, as though they were going to inquire somewhat more carefully about him. 21“So do not be persuaded by them, for more than forty of them—who have abound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they slay him—are blying in wait for him and now they are ready and waiting for the promise from you.”