Acts 24
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1Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor.1Five 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.
2When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: "We have enjoyed a long period of peace under you, and your foresight has brought about reforms in this nation.2When 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.
3Everywhere and in every way, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude.3In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
4But in order not to weary you further, I would request that you be kind enough to hear us briefly.4But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
5"We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect5We 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,
6and even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.6and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.
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8By examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him."8By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”
9The other Jews joined in the accusation, asserting that these things were true.9The Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true.
10When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: "I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defense.10When 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.
11You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.11You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
12My accusers did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple, or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city.12Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city.
13And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me.13Nor can they prove to you any of their charges against me.
14However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets,14I 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,
15and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.15and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
16So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.16In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
17"After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings.17After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
18I was ceremonially clean when they found me in the temple courts doing this. There was no crowd with me, nor was I involved in any disturbance.18At 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
19But there are some Jews from the province of Asia, who ought to be here before you and bring charges if they have anything against me.19who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.
20Or these who are here should state what crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin--20Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin,
21unless it was this one thing I shouted as I stood in their presence: 'It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.'"21unless 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.’ ”
22Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. "When Lysias the commander comes," he said, "I will decide your case."22Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
23He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs.23He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.
24Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.24After 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.
25As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you."25As 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.”
26At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him.26At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
27When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.27After 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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