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Acts 24 :: New American Standard Bible 2020 (NASB20)

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Paul before Felix

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Now after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they [fn]brought charges against Paul to the governor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:2 - After [fn]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,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:3 - we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:4 - “But, that I may not [fn]weary you further, I beg you [fn]to grant us a brief hearing, by your kindness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:5 - “For we have found this man a public menace and one who stirs up dissensions among all the Jews throughout [fn]the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:6 - “And he even tried to desecrate the temple, so indeed we arrested him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:8 - By interrogating him yourself concerning all these matters, you will be able to ascertain the things of which we are accusing him.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:9 - The Jews also joined in the attack, asserting that these things were so.

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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,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:11 - since you can take note of the fact that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:12 - “And neither in the temple did they find me carrying on a discussion with anyone or causing [fn]a riot, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city itself.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:13 - “Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:14 - “But I confess this to you, that in accordance with [fn]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;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:15 - having a hope in God, which these men cherish themselves, that there shall certainly be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:16 - “In view of this I also do my best to maintain a blameless conscience both before God and before other people, always.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:17 - “Now after several years I came to bring charitable gifts to my nation and to present offerings,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:18 - in which they found me occupied in the temple, having been purified, without any crowd or uproar. But there were some Jews from [fn]Asia—

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:19 - who ought to have been present before you and to have been bringing charges, if they should have anything against me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:20 - “Or else have these men themselves declare what violation they discovered when I stood before the [fn]Council,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:21 - 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!’”

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But Felix, [fn]having quite accurate knowledge about [fn]the Way, adjourned them, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:23 - He gave orders to the centurion for [fn]Paul to be kept in custody and yet have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from providing for his needs.

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Now some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla his [fn]wife, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:25 - 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.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:26 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:27 - But after two years had passed, Felix [fn]was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul imprisoned.
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NASB20 Footnotes
Or presented their evidence or case
Lit he
Or impose on
Lit to hear...briefly
Lit the inhabited earth
Late mss add as the remainder of v 6: We wanted to judge him according to our own Law. v 7: But Lysias the commander came along and took him out of our hands with much violence, and the first part of v 8: ordering his accusers to come before you.
Lit an attack of a mob
See John 14:6
I.e., west coast province of Asia Minor
Or Sanhedrin
Lit knowing more accurately
See John 14:6
Lit him
Lit own wife
Lit received as a successor, Porcius Festus
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