# General Information:

Here "you" is plural and refers to the chief priests and elders. Both "us" and "we" refer to the forty Jews who planned to kill Paul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])

# Now, therefore

"Because what we have just said is true" or "Because we have put ourselves under this curse"

# Now

This does not mean "at this moment," but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.

# bring him down to you

"bring Paul from the fortress to meet with you"

# as if you would decide his case more precisely

"as though you want to learn more about what Paul has done"

