Verse 10
Acts 24:10
Free Bible Version
10
Nobody found me arguing in the Temple with anyone, or inciting people to riot in any synagogue or anywhere in the city.
Original Language Text
greek
Ἀπεκρίθη ⸀τε ὁ Παῦλος νεύσαντος αὐτῷ τοῦ ἡγεμόνος λέγειν· Ἐκ πολλῶν ἐτῶν ὄντα σε κριτὴν τῷ ἔθνει τούτῳ ἐπιστάμενος ⸀εὐθύμως τὰ περὶ ἐμαυτοῦ ἀπολογοῦμαι,
English Translation
Paul answered, having signaled to the governor to speak: "Since you have been a judge for this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense regarding myself."
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Chapter 24 Context
1
Five days later Ananias the high priest arrived with some of the Jewish leaders, and with a lawyer c...
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When Paul was summoned, Tertullus began making his case against him. He said, “Your Excellency Gover...
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But in order not to bore you, please be so kind as to give us your attention for a short while.
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We discovered that this man is a real pest, stirring up rebellions among Jews all over the world, a...
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He tried to defile the Temple, so we arrested him.
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By interrogating him yourself you will discover the truth of our accusations.”
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The Jews joined in, saying that this was all true.
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The Governor motioned for Paul to respond. “Recognizing you have been a judge over this nation for m...
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9
“You can easily verify that I arrived in Jerusalem to worship just twelve days ago.
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10
Nobody found me arguing in the Temple with anyone, or inciting people to riot in any synagogue or an...
11
But I will admit this to you: I serve the God (Elohim) of our fathers following the beliefs of the W...
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12
I have the same hope in God (Elohim) that they do, believing that there will be a resurrection of th...
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13
That's what they found me doing in the Temple—completing the ceremony of purification. There was no...
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14
But some Jews from the province of Asia were there, who should be present here before you today to b...
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15
Otherwise let these men here explain themselves what crime they found me guilty of when I stood befo...
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except for the time when I shouted out to them, ‘I am on trial before you today because of my belief...
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17
Felix who was well-informed about the Way then adjourned the trial. “When Lysias the commander comes...
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18
Some days later Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened...
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19
He discussed with them about living right, self-control, and the coming judgment. Felix became alarm...
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20
Hoping that Paul would give him a bribe, Felix often sent for Paul and talked with him.
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21
Two years passed and Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. To stay in favor with the Jews, Felix le...
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