Paul Before Felix at Caesarea

Acts 24

1 And s after five days the high priest t Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before u the governor their case against Paul.

2 And when he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: "Since through you we enjoy much peace, and since by your foresight, v most excellent Felix, reforms are being made for this nation, 3 in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude. 4 But, to detain 1 you no further, I beg you in your kindness to hear us briefly. 5 For we have found this man a plague, w one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world and is a ringleader of x the sect of the Nazarenes. 6 y He even tried to profane the temple, but we seized him. 2 8 By examining him yourself you will be able to find out from him about everything of which we accuse him."

9 The Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that all these things were so.

10 And when the governor had nodded to him to speak, Paul replied: "Knowing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense. 11 You can verify that z it is not more than twelve days since I a went up b to worship in Jerusalem, 12 and c they did not find me disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd, either in the temple or in the synagogues or in the city. 13 d Neither can they prove to you what they now bring up against me. 14 But this I confess to you, that according to e the Way, which they call f a sect, g I worship h the God of our fathers, believing everything i laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets, 15 j having k a hope in God, which these men themselves accept, that there will be l a resurrection m of both the just and the unjust. 16 So I always n take pains to have a o clear conscience toward both God and man. 17 Now p after several years q I came to bring alms to r my nation and to present s offerings. 18 While I was doing this, they found me t purified in the temple, without any crowd or tumult. But u some Jews from Asia - 19 v they ought to be here before you and to make an accusation, should they have anything against me. 20 Or else let these men themselves say what wrongdoing they found when I stood before the council, 21 other than this one thing w that I cried out while standing among them: 'It is with respect to the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you this day.'"

  1. Cross References
    Acts 21:18
    On the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present.
    Acts 21:27
    When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him.
    Acts 24:11
    You can verify that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem.
  2. Cross References
    Acts 23:2
    And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth.
  3. Cross References
    Acts 23:24
    Also provide mounts for Paul to ride and bring him safely to Felix the governor.
  4. Cross References
    Acts 23:26
    Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency the governor Felix, greetings.
    Luke 1:3
    It seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus.
  5. Cross References
    Luke 23:2
    And they began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.
  6. Cross References
    Acts 24:14
    But this I confess to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets.
    Acts 5:17
    But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy
    Acts 15:5
    But some believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees rose up and said, "It is necessary to circumcise them and to order them to keep the law of Moses.
    Acts 26:5
    They have known for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that according to the strictest party of our religion I have lived as a Pharisee.
    Acts 28:22
    But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against.
  7. Cross References
    Acts 21:27 - 29
    When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him.
  8. Cross References
    Acts 24:1
    And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before the governor their case against Paul.
  9. Cross References
    Acts 8:27
    And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship
    John 12:20
    Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks.
  10. Cross References
    Acts 20:16
    For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia, for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.
  11. Cross References
    Acts 25:8
    Paul argued in his defense, "Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I committed any offense.
  12. Cross References
    Acts 25:7
    When he had arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and serious charges against him that they could not prove.
  13. Cross References
    Acts 24:22
    But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, "When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case.
    Acts 9:2
    And asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
  14. Cross References
    Acts 24:5
    For we have found this man a plague, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
  15. Cross References
    2 Timothy 1:3
    I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, ...
    Acts 27:23
    For this very night there stood before me an an...
    Luke 1:74
    That we, being delivered from the hand of our e...
    Romans 1:9
    For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spi...
    Hebrews 9:14
    How much more will the blood of Christ, who thr...
    Hebrews 12:28
    Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a ki...
  16. Cross References
    Acts 3:13
    The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified his servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release him.
    Acts 22:3
    I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God as all of you are this day.
  17. Cross References
    Acts 26:22
    To this day I have had the help that comes from God, and so I stand here testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would come to pass:
    Acts 28:23
    When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.
    Romans 3:21
    But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it -
  18. Cross References
    Acts 23:6
    Now when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. It is with respect to the hope and the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.
  19. Cross References
    Titus 2:13
    Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
    Galatians 5:5
    For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.
  20. Cross References
    Luke 14:14
    And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.
  21. Cross References
    Daniel 12:2
    And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
  22. Cross References
    1 Timothy 4:7
    Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness.
    1 Timothy 4:15
    Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.
  23. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 10:32
    Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God.
    Philippians 1:10
    So that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.
    Jude 1:24
    Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy.
    Acts 23:1
    And looking intently at the council, Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.
  24. Cross References
    Acts 20:31
    Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish everyone with tears.
  25. Cross References
    Romans 15:25 - 28
    At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem br...
    Romans 15:31
    That I may be delivered from the unbelievers in...
    1 Corinthians 16:1 - 3
    Now concerning the collection for the saints: a...
    2 Corinthians 8:1 - 4
    We want you to know, brothers, about the grace ...
    2 Corinthians 9:1 - 2
    Now it is superfluous for me to write to you ab...
    2 Corinthians 9:12
    For the ministry of this service is not only su...
    Galatians 2:10
    Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the v...
  26. Cross References
    Acts 26:4
    My manner of life from my youth, spent from the beginning among my own nation and in Jerusalem, is known by all the Jews.
    Acts 28:19
    But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar - though I had no charge to bring against my nation.
  27. Cross References
    Acts 24:11
    You can verify that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem.
    Acts 20:16
    For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia, for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.
  28. Cross References
    Acts 21:26
    Then Paul took the men, and the next day he purified himself along with them and went into the temple, giving notice when the days of purification would be fulfilled and the offering presented for each one of them.
    Acts 26:21
    For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill me.
  29. Cross References
    Acts 21:27
    When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him.
  30. Cross References
    Acts 23:30
    And when it was disclosed to me that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, ordering his accusers also to state before you what they have against him.
  31. Cross References
    Acts 23:6
    Now when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. It is with respect to the hope and the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.
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