Verse 20
Acts 24:20
Free Bible Version
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Hoping that Paul would give him a bribe, Felix often sent for Paul and talked with him.
Original Language Text
greek
ἢ αὐτοὶ οὗτοι εἰπάτωσαν τί ⸀εὗρον ἀδίκημα στάντος μου ἐπὶ τοῦ συνεδρίου
English Translation
Or let these men say what evil they found when I stood before the council.
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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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2
When Paul was summoned, Tertullus began making his case against him. He said, “Your Excellency Gover...
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3
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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4
We discovered that this man is a real pest, stirring up rebellions among Jews all over the world, a...
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5
He tried to defile the Temple, so we arrested him.
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6
By interrogating him yourself you will discover the truth of our accusations.”
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7
The Jews joined in, saying that this was all true.
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8
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...
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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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16
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.
21
Two years passed and Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. To stay in favor with the Jews, Felix le...
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