24:1 And after five days, Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and {with} a certain orator {named} Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. 
24:1 And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and {with} a certain orator {named} Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. 

24:2 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse {him}, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done to this nation by thy providence, 
24:2 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse {him}, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done to this nation by thy providence, 

24:3 We accept {it} always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. 
24:3  We accept {it} always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. 

24:4 Notwithstanding, that I may not be further tedious to thee, I pray thee, that thou wouldst of thy clemency hear us a few words. 
24:4 However, that I may not be further tedious to thee, I beseech thee that thou wouldest of thy clemency hear us a few words. 

24:5 For we have found this a pestilent man, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ring-leader of the sect of the Nazarenes: 
24:5 For we have found this man {a} pestilent {fellow}, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: 

24:6 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law. 
24:6 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law. 

24:7 But the chief captain Lysias came and with great violence took {him} out of our hands, 
24:7 But the chief captain Lysias came, and with great violence took {him} out of our hands, 

24:8 Commanding his accusers to come to thee: by examining whom, thou thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things of which we accuse him. 
24:8 Commanding his accusers to come to thee: by examining whom thou thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, of which we accuse him. 

24:9 And the Jews also assented, saying, that these things were so. 
24:9 And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so. 

24:10 Then Paul, after the governor had beckoned to him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been for many years a judge to this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself: 
24:10 Then Paul, after the governor had beckoned to him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been for many years a judge to this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself: 

24:11 That thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 
24:11 That thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 

24:12 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither exciting the people to sedition, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city: 
24:12 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither provoking the people to sedition, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city: 

24:13 Neither can they prove the things of which they now accuse me. 
24:13 Neither can they prove the things of which they now accuse me. 

24:14 But this I confess to thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so I worship the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: 
24:14 But this I confess to thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so I worship the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: 

24:15 And have hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. 
24:15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. 

24:16 And in this I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense towards God, and {towards} men. 
24:16 And in this I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and {toward} men. 

24:17 Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. 
24:17 Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. 

24:18 Upon which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult. 
24:18  Upon which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult. 

24:19 Who ought to have been here before thee, and object if they had aught against me. 
24:19 Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had any thing against me. 

24:20 Or else let these same {here} say, if they have found any evil-doing in me, while I stood before the council, 
24:20 Or else let these same {here} say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council, 

24:21 Except it is for this one voice, that I cried, standing among them, Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day. 
24:21 Except it is for this one thing, that I cried standing among them, Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day. 

24:22 And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of {that} way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter. 
24:22 And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of {that} way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will make a decision on your case. 

24:23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let {him} have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister, or come to him. 
24:23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let {him} have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come to him. 

24:24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 
24:24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 

24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, depart for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. 
24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, self-control, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. 

24:26 He hoped also that money would have been given him by Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 
24:26 He hoped also that money should have been given him by Paul, that he might loose him: therefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 

24:27 But after two years Porcius Festus came as successor to Felix: and Felix willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. 
24:27 But after two years Porcius Festus came in place of Felix: and Felix, willing to show the Jews a favour, left Paul bound.