Acts 24

1 After five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with certain elders and an orator, one Tertullus. They informed the governor against Paul.WEB — Acts 24:1

2 When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that excellent measures are coming to this nation,WEB — Acts 24:2

3 we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.WEB — Acts 24:3

4 But, that I don't delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.WEB — Acts 24:4

5 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.WEB — Acts 24:5

6 He even tried to profane the temple. We arrested him.WEB — Acts 24:6

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8 By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him.”WEB — Acts 24:8

9 The Jews also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were so.WEB — Acts 24:9

10 When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered, “Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense,WEB — Acts 24:10

11 seeing that you can recognize that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem.WEB — Acts 24:11

12 In the temple they didn't find me disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd, either in the synagogues, or in the city.WEB — Acts 24:12

13 Nor can they prove to you the things whereof they now accuse me.WEB — Acts 24:13

14 But this I confess to you, that after the Way, which they call a sect, so I serve the God of our fathers, believing all things which are according to the law, and which are written in the prophets;WEB — Acts 24:14

15 having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.WEB — Acts 24:15

16 Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.WEB — Acts 24:16

17 Now after some years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings;WEB — Acts 24:17

18 amid which they found me purified in the temple, with no crowd, nor yet with tumult. But certain Jews from Asia —WEB — Acts 24:18

19 who ought to have been here before you, and to make accusation, if they had anything against me.WEB — Acts 24:19

20 Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,WEB — Acts 24:20

21 unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing among them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today!’”WEB — Acts 24:21

22 But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case.”WEB — Acts 24:22

23 He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody, and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.WEB — Acts 24:23

24 But after some days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.WEB — Acts 24:24

25 As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will call you to me.”WEB — Acts 24:25

26 He hoped that way that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often, and talked with him.WEB — Acts 24:26

27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.WEB — Acts 24:27