| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | International Standard Version |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Five days later, the high priest Ananias arrived with certain elders and Tertullus, an attorney, and they summarized their case against Paul before the governor. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus opened the prosecution by saying: "Your Excellency Felix, since we are enjoying lasting peace because of you, and since reforms for this nation are being brought about through your foresight, |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3we always and everywhere acknowledge it with profound gratitude. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4But so as not to detain you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5For we have found this man a perfect pest and an agitator among all Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader in the sect of the Nazarenes |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6and even tried to profane the Temple, but we arrested him. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7 |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8By examining him for yourself, you will be able to find out from him everything of which we accuse him." |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9The Jewish leaders supported his accusations by asserting that these things were true. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he replied: "Since I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I am pleased to present my defense. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11You can verify for yourself that I went up to worship in Jerusalem no more than twelve days ago. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12They never found me debating with anyone in the Temple or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or throughout the city, |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13and they cannot prove to you the charges they are now bringing against me. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14However, I admit to you that in accordance with the Way, which they call a heresy, I worship the God of our ancestors and believe in everything written in the Law and the Prophets. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish—that there is to be a resurrection of the righteous and the wicked. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Therefore, I always do my best to have a clear conscience before God and people. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17After many years, I have come back to my people to bring gifts for the poor and to offer sacrifices. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18They found me in the Temple doing these things just as I had completed the purification ceremony. No crowd or noisy mob was present. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19But some Jews from Asia were there, and they should be here before you to accuse me if they have anything against me. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Otherwise, these men themselves should tell what wrong they found when I stood before the Council — |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21unless it is for the one thing I shouted as I stood among them: 'It is for the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.'" |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22Felix was rather well informed about the Way, and so he adjourned the trial with the comment, "When Tribune Lysias arrives, I'll decide your case." |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23He ordered the centurion to guard Paul but to let him have some freedom and not to keep any of his friends from caring for his needs. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24Some days later, Felix arrived with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him talk about faith in Jesus the Messiah. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again." |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26At the same time he was hoping to receive a bribe from Paul, and so he would send for him frequently to talk with him. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Since Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison. |
| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. |
|
    |