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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/24.htm">New International Version</a> unless it was this one thing I shouted as I stood in their presence: &#8216It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> except for the one time I shouted out, ‘I am on trial before you today because I believe in the resurrection of the dead!’” <a href="/esv/acts/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> other than this one thing that I cried out while standing among them: ‘It is with respect to the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you this day.’” <a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.’” <a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> other than concerning this one voice, which I cried out standing among them: 'I am judged by you this day concerning the resurrection of the dead.'" <a href="/kjv/acts/24.htm">King James Bible</a> Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day. <a href="/nkjv/acts/24.htm">New King James Version</a> unless it is for this one statement which I cried out, standing among them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged by you this day.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/acts/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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!’” <a href="/nasb/acts/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> other than for this one statement which I shouted out while standing among them, &#8216For the resurrection of the dead I am on trial before you today.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> other than for this one statement which I shouted out while standing among them, ‘For the resurrection of the dead I am on trial before you today.’” <a href="/lsb/acts/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> other than for this one statement which I shouted out while standing among them, ‘For the resurrection of the dead I am on trial before you today.’” <a href="/amp/acts/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> other than for this one statement which I had shouted out as I stood among them, ‘For the resurrection of the dead I am on trial before you today.’” <a href="/csb/acts/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> other than this one statement I shouted while standing among them, ‘Today I am on trial before you concerning the resurrection of the dead.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/acts/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> or about this one statement I cried out while standing among them, &#8216Today I am being judged before you concerning the resurrection of the dead.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question before you this day. <a href="/cev/acts/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The only charge they can bring against me is what I shouted out in court, when I said, "I am on trial today because I believe that the dead will be raised to life!" <a href="/erv/acts/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question before you this day. <a href="/gwt/acts/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They could accuse me of only one thing. As I stood among them, I shouted, 'I'm being tried in front of you because [I believe that] the dead will come back to life.'" <a href="/gnt/acts/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> except for the one thing I called out when I stood before them: 'I am being tried by you today for believing that the dead will rise to life.'" <a href="/isv/acts/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> unless it is for the one thing I shouted as I stood among them: 'It is for the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.'" <a href="/msb/acts/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.?? <a href="/net/acts/24.htm">NET Bible</a> other than this one thing I shouted out while I stood before them: 'I am on trial before you today concerning the resurrection of the dead.'" <a href="/nheb/acts/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> unless it is for this one thing that I shouted out standing among them, 'Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today.'" <a href="/wbt/acts/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Except it is for this one voice, that I cried, standing among them, Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day. <a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> unless it was in that one expression which I made use of when I shouted out as I stood among them, "'The resurrection of the dead is the thing about which I am on my trial before you to-day.'" <a href="/web/acts/24.htm">World English Bible</a> 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!’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> except concerning this one voice, in which I cried, standing among them—Concerning a resurrection of the dead I am judged by you today.” <a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> other than concerning this one voice, which I cried out standing among them: 'I am judged by you this day concerning the resurrection of the dead.'" <a href="/ylt/acts/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> except concerning this one voice, in which I cried, standing among them -- Concerning a rising again of the dead I am judged to-day by you.' <a href="/slt/acts/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Or of this one voice, which I cried standing with them, That of the rising up of the dead I am judged this day by you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Except it be for this one voice only that I cried, standing among them, Concerning the resurrection of the dead am I judged this day by you. <a href="/cpdv/acts/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For while standing among them, I spoke out solely about this one matter: about the resurrection of the dead. It is about this that I am being judged today by you.” <a href="/nabre/acts/24.htm">New American Bible</a> unless it was my one outcry as I stood among them, that ‘I am on trial before you today for the resurrection of the dead.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> unless it was this one sentence that I called out while standing before them, ‘It is about the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Except it be for this one saying which I cried standing before them, It is for the resurrection of the dead that I am tried before you this day. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Except for this statement, which I cried when I stood in their midst: 'For the resurrection of the dead I am judged today before you.'”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> except in this one expression, which I uttered while standing among them: With respect to the resurrection I of the dead, I am judged by you this day.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> except concerning this one voice, which I cried out standing in their midst, that concerning the resurrection of the dead I am judged before you this day. <a href="/haweis/acts/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> except for this one sentence, which I uttered aloud when I was standing among them, For the resurrection of the dead am I this day judged by you.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> unless it be, that I did indeed break out into this expression, it "is for the resurrection of the dead, that I am now call'd into question." <a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> unless it was in that one expression which I made use of when I shouted out as I stood among them, "'The resurrection of the dead is the thing about which I am on my trial before you to-day.'" <a href="/worrell/acts/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> except concerning this one voice with which I cried aloud, standing among them, 'Concerning a resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you this day.' <a href="/worsley/acts/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> unless for this one expression, that I cried out when I stood among them, For the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day." <a href="/parallel/acts/24-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8169" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">Paul's Defense to Felix</a> …20Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin, 21<a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">unless it was</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēs (DPro-GFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: mias (Adj-GFS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/5456.htm" title="5456: phōnēs (N-GFS) -- Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēs (RelPro-GFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">thing</a> <a href="/greek/2896.htm" title="2896: ekekraxa (V-AIA-1S) -- To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to croak or scream, i.e. to call aloud.">I called out</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: hestōs (V-RPA-NMS) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">as I stood</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their presence:</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: Peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">‘It is concerning</a> <a href="/greek/386.htm" title="386: anastaseōs (N-GFS) -- A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery.">the resurrection</a> <a href="/greek/3498.htm" title="3498: nekrōn (Adj-GMP) -- (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.">of the dead</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">that I</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">am on trial</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">before</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/4594.htm" title="4594: sēmeron (Adv) -- Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now.">today.’”</a> 22Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Acts 23:6</a> Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. It is because of my hope in the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.” <a href="/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6-8</a> And now I stand on trial because of my hope in the promise that God made to our fathers, / the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews. / Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead? <a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Acts 28:20</a> So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.” <a href="/1_corinthians/15-12.htm">1 Corinthians 15:12-22</a> But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? / If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. / And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith. ... <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10-11</a> I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death, / and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. <a href="/romans/6-5.htm">Romans 6:5</a> For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:14</a> For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. <a href="/2_timothy/2-18.htm">2 Timothy 2:18</a> who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some. <a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25-26</a> Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a> And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. <a href="/isaiah/26-19.htm">Isaiah 26:19</a> Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust! For your dew is like the dew of the morning, and the earth will bring forth her dead. <a href="/ezekiel/37-12.htm">Ezekiel 37:12-14</a> Therefore prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘O My people, I will open your graves and bring you up from them, and I will bring you back to the land of Israel. / Then you, My people, will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. / I will put My Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it, declares the LORD.’” <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Job 19:25-27</a> But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. / Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. / I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me! <a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9-11</a> Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely. / For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. / You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.Touching.<a href="/acts/4-2.htm">Acts 4:2</a> Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.<a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Acts 23:6</a> But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.<a href="/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6-8</a> And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/17-28.htm">Amongst</a> <a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/acts/21-25.htm">Except</a> <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Expression</a> <a href="/acts/24-6.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/acts/23-29.htm">Question</a> <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Resurrection</a> <a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/acts/24-20.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/24-19.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/acts/24-20.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/20-26.htm">Today</a> <a href="/acts/22-3.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/acts/21-25.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Trial</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/acts/14-8.htm">Use</a> <a href="/acts/22-22.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-10.htm">With</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Amongst</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/acts/25-19.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Except</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Expression</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/acts/27-35.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Question</a> <a href="/acts/28-10.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Resurrection</a> <a href="/romans/1-4.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/revelation/10-3.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/25-5.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Today</a> <a href="/acts/26-2.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Trial</a> <a href="/acts/27-31.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Use</a> <a href="/acts/26-10.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-11.htm">With</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 24</div>1. <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator,</a> 10. <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">answers for his life and doctrine.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife.</a> 26. <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">The governor hopes for a bribe, but in vain.</a> 27. <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Felix, succeeded by Festus, leaves Paul in prison.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase highlights the singular focus of his defense, emphasizing the centrality of his proclamation. The setting is significant as Paul stands before both Jewish and Roman authorities, showcasing the tension between religious and political powers. His statement underscores the importance of the resurrection in Christian doctrine, which was a divisive issue between the Pharisees, who believed in the resurrection, and the Sadducees, who did not.‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead The resurrection is a foundational tenet of Christian faith, affirming Jesus Christ's victory over death and the promise of eternal life for believers. This doctrine is rooted in Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a>, and is fulfilled in the New Testament through Christ's resurrection (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20-22</a>). Paul's emphasis on the resurrection aligns with his teachings in other epistles, where he argues that without the resurrection, faith is futile (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-14.htm">1 Corinthians 15:14</a>). This belief was controversial and a point of contention with Jewish leaders, particularly the Sadducees.that I am on trial before you today.’” Paul's trial is a pivotal moment in the early church's history, illustrating the challenges faced by early Christians in proclaiming their faith. The trial takes place in Caesarea, a significant Roman administrative center, highlighting the spread of Christianity beyond Jerusalem. This event fulfills Jesus' prophecy that His followers would stand before governors and kings as witnesses (<a href="/matthew/10-18.htm">Matthew 10:18</a>). Paul's defense not only serves as a personal vindication but also as a testimony to the truth of the Gospel, demonstrating the power of the resurrection message to transcend cultural and religious barriers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> A key figure in the early Christian church, Paul is the one speaking in this verse. He is defending himself before the Roman governor Felix. 2. <a href="/topical/g/governor_felix.htm">Governor Felix</a> The Roman governor of Judea at the time, Felix is presiding over Paul's trial. He is known for his indecisiveness and corruption. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanhedrin.htm">The Sanhedrin</a> The Jewish council that accused Paul of causing unrest and defiling the temple. They are the ones who brought Paul to trial. 4. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The location where Paul is being held and tried. It was the Roman administrative capital of Judea. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection_of_the_dead.htm">The Resurrection of the Dead</a> The central theme of Paul's defense, highlighting the core Christian belief in the resurrection, which was a point of contention with the Sadducees.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Centrality of the Resurrection</a> The resurrection is not just a theological concept but the foundation of Christian hope and faith. It validates Jesus' divinity and promises eternal life to believers. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a> Paul’s boldness in proclaiming the resurrection, even in the face of trial, serves as an example for Christians to stand firm in their faith and witness. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_opposition.htm">Understanding Opposition</a> Recognize that opposition to the gospel often stems from deeper spiritual disagreements, as seen in the differing beliefs about the resurrection. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_trials_in_faith.htm">The Role of Trials in Faith</a> Trials can be opportunities to testify about core Christian beliefs. Paul uses his trial to highlight the truth of the resurrection. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_sound_doctrine.htm">The Importance of Sound Doctrine</a> Knowing and understanding key doctrines like the resurrection equips believers to defend their faith effectively.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 24</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'seeks_a_sign'.htm">How can your joy be made complete?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_believers_still_suffer_long.htm">Psalm 30:11-12: If mourning is truly turned to dancing, why do faithful believers throughout history often remain in prolonged suffering?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_tragedies_align_with_proverbs_19_23.htm">Proverbs 19:23 promises protection from harm for those who fear God--how do real-world tragedies affecting believers align with this assurance?</a> <a href="/q/why_hasn't_jesus_returned_yet.htm">Why didn't Jesus return as He promised His disciples?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - Before you for by you, A.V. and T.R. (ἐπί for ὑπό). Except (ἤ): ἄλλο, else, is understood after τί, so that ἤ is equivalent to εἴ μή. Touching the resurrection (see <a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Acts 23:6</a>, where the exact words are," Touching the hope and resurrection of the dead, I am called in question "). <a href="/commentaries/acts/24-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>unless [it was] ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. this ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. one μιᾶς (mias) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. thing ἧς (hēs) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I called out ἐκέκραξα (ekekraxa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. as I stood ἑστὼς (hestōs) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. their [presence]: αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. ‘[It is] concerning Περὶ (Peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. [the] resurrection ἀναστάσεως (anastaseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_386.htm">Strong's 386: </a> A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery. of [the] dead νεκρῶν (nekrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead. [that] I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am on trial κρίνομαι (krinomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. before ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. today.’” σήμερον (sēmeron) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4594.htm">Strong's 4594: </a> Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/24-21.htm">Acts 24:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/24-21.htm">Acts 24:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/24-21.htm">Acts 24:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/24-21.htm">Acts 24:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/24-21.htm">Acts 24:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/24-21.htm">Acts 24:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/24-21.htm">Acts 24:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/24-21.htm">Acts 24:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/24-21.htm">Acts 24:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/24-21.htm">Acts 24:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/24-21.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 24:21 Unless it is for this one thing (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/24-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 24:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 24:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/24-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 24:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 24:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>