Acts 23:16

And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.

Cross-reference

Acts 23:30 Parallel

Acts 23:30 recounts the same plot from the commander's perspective—confirming the nephew's report and the protective action.

In 2 Samuel 17:17, a secret message warns David of a plot—mirroring the nephew's warning to Paul.

Job 5:13 Parallel

Job 5:13 affirms God thwarts crafty schemes — the nephew's intervention proves this as the plot unravels.

Proverbs 21:30 declares no scheme succeeds against God — the plot fails despite its cunning, showing divine sovereignty.

In 1 Samuel 19:2, Jonathan warns David of Saul's plot—similar to the nephew warning Paul of the ambush.

1 Corinthians 3:19 declares God catches the wise in their craftiness—the plotters' wisdom is futile against God's plan for Paul.

Lamentations 3:37 Related theme

Lamentations 3:37 affirms God's sovereignty over all events—the plot against Paul unfolds under divine control, not mere chance.