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They informed the governor against Paul. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>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, <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>But, that I don't delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>He even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span> <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him." <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>The Jews also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were so.</p> <p class="hdg">Paul Defends His Testimony</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>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, <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>seeing that you can recognize that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>In the temple they didn't find me disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd, either in the synagogues, or in the city. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>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; <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>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. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings; <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>They ought to have been here before you, and to make accusation, if they had anything against me. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council, <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>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!'"</p> <p class="hdg">Felix Holds Paul in Custody</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, "When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case." <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>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.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>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. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>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 summon you." <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Meanwhile, he also hoped 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. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>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.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The World English Bible is a 1997 revision of the American Standard Version of the Holy Bible, first published in 1901. It is in the Public Domain. Please feel free to copy and distribute it freely. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. 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