Verse 20

Acts 24:20

American Standard Version

20 Or else let these men themselves say what wrong-doing they found when I stood before the council,

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 And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with certain elders, and [with] an orator, one... Focus ↗

2 And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much pea... Focus ↗

3 we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. Focus ↗

4 But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words. Focus ↗

5 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of insurrections among all the Jews throu... Focus ↗

6 who moreover assayed to profane the temple: on whom also we laid hold: [and we would have judged him... Focus ↗

7 [But the chief captain Lysias came, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,] Focus ↗

8 [commanding his accusers to come before thee.] from whom thou wilt be able, by examining him thyself... Focus ↗

9 And the Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that these things were so. Focus ↗

10 And when the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, Paul answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou h... Focus ↗

11 Seeing that thou canst take knowledge that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worshi... Focus ↗

12 and neither in the temple did they find me disputing with any man or stirring up a crowd, nor in the... Focus ↗

13 Neither can they prove to thee the things whereof they now accuse me. Focus ↗

14 But this I confess unto thee, that after the Way which they call a sect, so serve I the God (Elohim)... Focus ↗

15 having hope toward God (Elohim), which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurre... Focus ↗

16 Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God (Elohim) and men alway... Focus ↗

17 Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings: Focus ↗

18 amidst which they found me purified in the temple, with no crowd, nor yet with tumult: but [there we... Focus ↗

19 who ought to have been here before thee, and to make accusation, if they had aught against me. Focus ↗

20 Or else let these men themselves say what wrong-doing they found when I stood before the council,

21 except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the... Focus ↗

22 But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, When Lysias the ch... Focus ↗

23 And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and... Focus ↗

24 But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and... Focus ↗

25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified... Focus ↗

26 He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, a... Focus ↗

27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor... Focus ↗

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