Acts 22:30

On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.

Cross-reference

Acts 21:33 Historical context

Acts 21:33 records the tribune binding Paul — here in Acts 22:30 he unbinds him and brings him before the council as part of the same narrative.

Acts 23:15 Historical context

In Acts 23:15, the Jewish leaders plot to kill Paul, showing the hostility behind the hearing set up in Acts 22:30.

Acts 23:28 Parallel

Acts 23:28 is the tribune's own account of this event — he writes that he brought Paul to the council to learn the accusation.

Acts 21:34 Historical context

In Acts 21:34, the tribune cannot learn the facts due to chaos — this leads to the formal hearing in Acts 22:30.

Matthew 10:17 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 10:17, Jesus predicts disciples will be brought before councils — Paul's appearance fulfills that warning.

Luke 21:12 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 21:12, Jesus warns of being brought before councils — Paul's hearing before the Sanhedrin exemplifies this.