<h3>Paul before Felix</h3>24 Now after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought charges against Paul to the governor. 2 After Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began accusing him, saying to the governor,“Since we have attained great peace through you, and since reforms are being carried out for this nation by your foresight, 3 we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. 4 But, that I may not weary you further, I beg you to grant us a brief hearing, by your kindness. 5 For we have found this man a public menace and one who stirs up dissensions among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. 6 And he even tried to desecrate the temple, so indeed we arrested him. 8 By interrogating him yourself concerning all these matters, you will be able to ascertain the things of which we are accusing him.” 9 The Jews also joined in the attack, asserting that these things were so. 10 And when the governor had nodded for him to speak, Paul responded:“Knowing that for many years you have been a judge to this nation, I cheerfully make my defense, 11 since you can take note of the fact that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12 And neither in the temple did they find me carrying on a discussion with anyone or causing a riot, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city itself. 13 Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me. 14 But I confess this to you, that in accordance with the Way, which they call a sect, I do serve the God of our fathers, believing everything that is in accordance with the Law and is written in the Prophets; 15 having a hope in God, which these men cherish themselves, that there shall certainly be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. 16 In view of this I also do my best to maintain a blameless conscience both before God and before other people, always. 17 Now after several years I came to bring charitable gifts to my nation and to present offerings, 18 in which they found me occupied in the temple, having been purified, without any crowd or uproar. But there were some Jews from Asia— 19 who ought to have been present before you and to have been bringing charges, if they should have anything against me. 20 Or else have these men themselves declare what violation they discovered when I stood before the Council, 21 other than in regard to this one declaration which I shouted while standing among them, ‘For the resurrection of the dead I am on trial before you today!’” 22 But Felix, having quite accurate knowledge about the Way, adjourned them, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.” 23 He gave orders to the centurion for Paul to be kept in custody and yet have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from providing for his needs. 24 Now some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla his wife, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. 25 But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and responded, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will summon you.” 26 At the same time he was also hoping that money would be given to him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and talk with him. 27 But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul imprisoned.

Acts 24:1

Now after <cr>1</cr>five days the high priest <cr>2</cr>Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they <ft>1</ft>brought charges against Paul to <cr>3</cr>the governor.

After <ft>1</ft>Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began accusing him, saying to the governor,<pb/>“Since we have attained great peace through you, and since reforms are being carried out for this nation by your foresight,

Acts 24:2

we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, <cr>1</cr>most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

Acts 24:3

But, that I may not <ft>1</ft>weary you further, I beg you <ft>2</ft>to grant us a brief hearing, by your kindness.

Acts 24:4

For we have found this man a public menace and one who stirs up dissensions among all the Jews throughout <ft>1</ft>the world, and a ringleader of the <cr>1</cr>sect of the Nazarenes.

Acts 24:5

And he even tried to <cr>1</cr>desecrate the temple, so indeed we arrested him.<ft>1</ft>

Acts 24:6

By interrogating him yourself concerning all these matters, you will be able to ascertain the things of which we are accusing him.”

Acts 24:8

<cr>1</cr>The Jews also joined in the attack, asserting that these things were so.

Acts 24:9

And when <cr>1</cr>the governor had nodded for him to speak, Paul responded:<pb/>“Knowing that for many years you have been a judge to this nation, I cheerfully make my defense,

Acts 24:10

since you can take note of the fact that no more than <cr>1</cr>twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

Acts 24:11

<cr>1</cr>And neither in the temple did they find me carrying on a discussion with anyone or <cr>2</cr>causing <ft>1</ft>a riot, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city itself.

Acts 24:12

<cr>1</cr>Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me.

Acts 24:13

But I confess this to you, that in accordance with <ft>1</ft><cr>1</cr>the Way, which they call a <cr>2</cr>sect, I do serve <cr>3</cr>the God of our fathers, <cr>4</cr>believing everything that is in accordance with the Law and is written in the Prophets;

Acts 24:14

having a hope in God, which <cr>1</cr>these men cherish themselves, that there shall certainly be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

Acts 24:15

In view of this <cr>1</cr>I also do my best to maintain a blameless conscience both before God and before other people, always.

Acts 24:16

Now <cr>1</cr>after several years I <cr>2</cr>came to bring charitable gifts to my nation and to present offerings,

Acts 24:17

in which they found me occupied in the temple, having been <cr>1</cr>purified, without any<cr>2</cr>crowd or uproar. But there were some <cr>3</cr>Jews from <ft>1</ft>Asia—

Acts 24:18

who ought to have been present before you and to have been <cr>1</cr>bringing charges, if they should have anything against me.

Acts 24:19

Or else have these men themselves declare what violation they discovered when I stood before <cr>1</cr>the <ft>1</ft>Council,

Acts 24:20

other than in regard to this one declaration which <cr>1</cr>I shouted while standing among them, ‘For the resurrection of the dead I am on trial before you today!’”

Acts 24:21

But Felix, <ft>1</ft>having quite accurate knowledge about <ft>2</ft><cr>1</cr>the Way, adjourned them, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.”

Acts 24:22

He gave orders to the centurion for <ft>1</ft>Paul to be <cr>1</cr>kept in custody and yet<cr>2</cr>have some freedom, and not to prevent any of <cr>3</cr>his friends from providing for his needs.

Acts 24:23

Now some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla his <ft>1</ft>wife, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about <cr>1</cr>faith in Christ Jesus.

Acts 24:24

But as he was discussing <cr>1</cr>righteousness, <cr>2</cr>self-control, and <cr>3</cr>the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and responded, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will summon you.”

Acts 24:25

At the same time he was also hoping that <cr>1</cr>money would be given to him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and talk with him.

Acts 24:26

But after two years had passed, Felix <ft>1</ft>was succeeded by Porcius <cr>1</cr>Festus; and Felix, <cr>2</cr>wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul <cr>3</cr>imprisoned.

Acts 24:27

 1 Now after  five days the high priest  Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they  brought charges against Paul to  the governor. 2 After  Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began accusing him, saying to the governor, “Since we have attained great peace through you, and since reforms are being carried out for this nation by your foresight, 3 we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere,  most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. 4 But, that I may not  weary you further, I beg you  to grant us a brief hearing, by your kindness. 5 For we have found this man a public menace and one who stirs up dissensions among all the Jews throughout  the world, and a ringleader of the  sect of the Nazarenes. 6 And he even tried to  desecrate the temple, so indeed we arrested him.  8 By interrogating him yourself concerning all these matters, you will be able to ascertain the things of which we are accusing him.” 9  The Jews also joined in the attack, asserting that these things were so. 10 And when  the governor had nodded for him to speak, Paul responded: “Knowing that for many years you have been a judge to this nation, I cheerfully make my defense, 11 since you can take note of the fact that no more than  twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12  And neither in the temple did they find me carrying on a discussion with anyone or  causing  a riot, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city itself. 13  Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me. 14 But I confess this to you, that in accordance with   the Way, which they call a  sect, I do serve  the God of our fathers,  believing everything that is in accordance with the Law and is written in the Prophets; 15 having a hope in God, which  these men cherish themselves, that there shall certainly be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. 16 In view of this  I also do my best to maintain a blameless conscience both before God and before other people, always. 17 Now  after several years I  came to bring charitable gifts to my nation and to present offerings, 18 in which they found me occupied in the temple, having been  purified, without any crowd or uproar. But there were some  Jews from  Asia— 19 who ought to have been present before you and to have been  bringing charges, if they should have anything against me. 20 Or else have these men themselves declare what violation they discovered when I stood before  the  Council, 21 other than in regard to this one declaration which  I shouted while standing among them, ‘For the resurrection of the dead I am on trial before you today!’” 22 But Felix,  having quite accurate knowledge about   the Way, adjourned them, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.” 23 He gave orders to the centurion for  Paul to be  kept in custody and yet have some freedom, and not to prevent any of  his friends from providing for his needs. 24 Now some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla his  wife, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about  faith in Christ Jesus. 25 But as he was discussing  righteousness,  self-control, and  the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and responded, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will summon you.” 26 At the same time he was also hoping that  money would be given to him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and talk with him. 27 But after two years had passed, Felix  was succeeded by Porcius  Festus; and Felix,  wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul  imprisoned.

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