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Acts 24:1 (BSB)
Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.
Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.
Acts 24:2 (BSB)
When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.
When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.
Acts 24:3 (BSB)
In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
Acts 24:4 (BSB)
But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
Acts 24:5 (BSB)
We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
Acts 24:8 (BSB)
By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”
By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”
Acts 24:10 (BSB)
When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.
When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.
Acts 24:11 (BSB)
You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
Acts 24:12 (BSB)
Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city.
Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city.
Acts 24:14 (BSB)
I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,
I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,
Acts 24:15 (BSB)
and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
Acts 24:17 (BSB)
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
Acts 24:18 (BSB)
At the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia
At the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia
Acts 24:19 (BSB)
who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.
who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.
Acts 24:20 (BSB)
Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin,
Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin,
Acts 24:21 (BSB)
unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”
unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”
Acts 24:22 (BSB)
Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
Acts 24:23 (BSB)
He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.
He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.
Acts 24:24 (BSB)
After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
Acts 24:25 (BSB)
As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
Acts 24:26 (BSB)
At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
Acts 24:27 (BSB)
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
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