Verse 11
Acts 24:11
Free Bible Version
11
But I will admit this to you: I serve the God (Elohim) of our fathers following the beliefs of the Way, which they call a heretical sect. I believe everything the law teaches and what is written in the books of the prophets.
Original Language Text
greek
δυναμένου σου ⸀ἐπιγνῶναι, ὅτι οὐ πλείους εἰσίν μοι ἡμέραι ⸀δώδεκα ἀφ’ ἧς ἀνέβην προσκυνήσων ⸀εἰς Ἰερουσαλήμ,
English Translation
You are able to know that there are no more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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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...
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11
But I will admit this to you: I serve the God (Elohim) of our fathers following the beliefs of the W...
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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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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