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Acts 24 ASV
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and they informed the governor against Paul. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by the providence evils are corrected for 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 be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover 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>who moreover assayed to profane the temple: on whom also we laid hold: and we would have judged him according to our law. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>But the chief captain Lysias came, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>commanding his accusers to come before thee. from whom thou wilt be able, by examining him thyself, to take knowledge of all these things whereof we accuse him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>And the Jews also joined in the charge, 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>And when the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, Paul answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I cheerfully make my defense: <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Seeing that thou canst take knowledge 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>and neither in the temple did they find me disputing with any man or stirring up a crowd, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Neither can they prove to thee the things whereof they now accuse me. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>But this I confess unto thee, that after the Way which they call a sect, so serve I 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 shall be a resurrection both of the just and unjust. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings: <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>amidst which they found me purified in the temple, with no crowd, nor yet with tumult: but there were certain Jews from Asia— <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>who ought to have been here before thee, and to make accusation, if they had aught against me. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Or else let these men themselves say what wrong-doing they found when I stood before the council, <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>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.</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 chief captain shall come down, I will determine your matter. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>But after certain 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>And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/24-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed 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">American Standard Version, 1901<br /><br /><a href="//bereanbible.com">Section Headings Courtesy BereanBible.com<br />© 2013, 2014 Used by Permission</a><span class="p"><br /><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../acts/23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../acts/25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 25" /></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="rightbox"><div class="padright"><div id="pic"><iframe width="100%" height="860" scrolling="no" src="//biblescan.com/mpad/acts/24-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div></div><div id="rightbox4"><div class="padright2"><div id="spons1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td class="sp1"><iframe src="//biblemenus.com/adframe120.htm" width="122" height="602" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <div align="center"><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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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