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Tertullus Prosecutes Paul
24 Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer[fn] [named] Tertullus, who presented to the governor {their case} against Paul.
2 [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. 3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge [this] with all gratitude. 4 But in order not to delay you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
5 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, 6 [and he] even tried to desecrate the temple; [so] we seized [him].[fn] 8 By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn [the truth] about all our charges [against] him.”
9 The Jews concurred, asserting that these [charges] were true.
Paul’s Defense to Felix
10 [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 11 You can verify {for yourself} that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12 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. 13 Nor can they prove to you [any of] their charges against me.
14 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, 15 [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. 16 In this [hope], I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
17 After several years, then, I returned [ to Jerusalem ] to bring alms to my people and to present offerings. 18 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[fn] 19 who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me. 20 Otherwise let [these men] state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin,[fn] 21 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.’ ”
The Verdict Postponed
22 Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing [and] said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.” 23 He ordered the centurion to keep [Paul] under guard [but] to allow him some freedom and permit his [friends] to minister to his [needs].
24 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. 25 [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.” 26 At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for [Paul] frequently [and] talked with him.
27 [After] two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor Felix left Paul in prison.
24:1 Or an orator
24:6 TR includes and we would have judged him according to our law. 7But Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, 8ordering his accusers to come before you.
24:18 Literally from Asia; Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey.
24:20 Or the Council
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