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Paulo perante o tribunal do governador Félix

24 Cinco dias depois, o sumo sacerdote, Ananias, desceu com os anciãos e um certo Tértulo, orador, os quais compareceram perante o governador contra Paulo. E, sendo chamado, Tértulo começou a acusá-lo, dizendo: Visto como, por ti, temos tanta paz, e, por tua prudência, se fazem a este povo muitos e louváveis serviços, sempre e em todo lugar, ó potentíssimo Félix, com todo o agradecimento o queremos reconhecer. Mas, para que te não detenha muito, rogo-te que, conforme a tua equidade, nos ouças por pouco tempo. Temos achado que este homem é uma peste e promotor de sedições entre todos os judeus, por todo o mundo, e o principal defensor da seita dos nazarenos; o qual intentou também profanar o templo; e, por isso, o prendemos e, conforme a nossa lei, o quisemos julgar. Mas, sobrevindo o tribuno Lísias, no-lo tirou dentre as mãos, com grande violência, mandando aos seus acusadores que viessem a ti; e dele tu mesmo, examinando-o, poderás entender tudo o de que o acusamos. E também os judeus o acusavam, dizendo serem estas coisas assim.

10 Paulo, porém, fazendo-lhe o governador sinal que falasse, respondeu: Porque sei que já vai para muitos anos que desta nação és juiz, com tanto melhor ânimo respondo por mim. 11 Pois bem podes saber que não há mais de doze dias que subi a Jerusalém a adorar; 12 e não me acharam no templo falando com alguém, nem amotinando o povo nas sinagogas, nem na cidade; 13 nem tampouco podem provar as coisas de que agora me acusam. 14 Mas confesso-te que, conforme aquele Caminho, a que chamam seita, assim sirvo ao Deus de nossos pais, crendo tudo quanto está escrito na Lei e nos Profetas. 15 Tendo esperança em Deus, como estes mesmos também esperam, de que há de haver ressurreição de mortos, tanto dos justos como dos injustos. 16 E, por isso, procuro sempre ter uma consciência sem ofensa, tanto para com Deus como para com os homens. 17 Ora, muitos anos depois, vim trazer à minha nação esmolas e ofertas. 18 Nisto, me acharam santificado no templo, não em ajuntamentos, nem com alvoroços, uns certos judeus da Ásia, 19 os quais convinha que estivessem presentes perante ti e me acusassem, se alguma coisa contra mim tivessem. 20 Ou digam estes mesmos se acharam em mim alguma iniquidade, quando compareci perante o conselho, 21 a não ser estas palavras que, estando entre eles, clamei: hoje, sou julgado por vós acerca da ressurreição dos mortos!

22 Então, Félix, havendo ouvido estas coisas, lhes pôs dilação, dizendo: Havendo-me informado melhor deste Caminho, quando o tribuno Lísias tiver descido, então tomarei inteiro conhecimento dos vossos negócios. 23 E mandou ao centurião que o guardassem em prisão, tratando-o com brandura, e que a ninguém dos seus proibisse servi-lo ou vir ter com ele. 24 Alguns dias depois, vindo Félix com sua mulher Drusila, que era judia, mandou chamar a Paulo e ouviu-o acerca da fé em Cristo. 25 E, tratando ele da justiça, e da temperança, e do Juízo vindouro, Félix, espavorido, respondeu: Por agora, vai-te, e, em tendo oportunidade, te chamarei; 26 esperando, ao mesmo tempo, que Paulo lhe desse dinheiro, para que o soltasse; pelo que também, muitas vezes, o mandava chamar e falava com ele. 27 Mas, passados dois anos, Félix teve por sucessor a Pórcio Festo; e, querendo Félix comprazer aos judeus, deixou a Paulo preso.

El proceso ante Félix

24 Cinco días después, el sumo sacerdote Ananías bajó a Cesarea con algunos de los ancianos y un abogado llamado Tértulo, para presentar ante el gobernador las acusaciones contra Pablo. Cuando se hizo comparecer al acusado, Tértulo expuso su caso ante Félix:

―Excelentísimo Félix, bajo tu mandato hemos disfrutado de un largo período de paz, y gracias a tu previsión se han llevado a cabo reformas en pro de esta nación. En todas partes y en toda ocasión reconocemos esto con profunda gratitud. Pero, a fin de no importunarte más, te ruego que, con la bondad que te caracteriza, nos escuches brevemente. Hemos descubierto que este hombre es una plaga que por todas partes anda provocando disturbios entre los judíos. Es cabecilla de la secta de los nazarenos. Incluso trató de profanar el templo; por eso lo prendimos. [a] mismo, al interrogarlo, podrás cerciorarte de la verdad de todas las acusaciones que presentamos contra él.

Los judíos corroboraron la acusación, afirmando que todo esto era cierto. 10 Cuando el gobernador, con un gesto, le concedió la palabra, Pablo respondió:

―Sé que desde hace muchos años tú has sido juez de esta nación; así que de buena gana presento mi defensa. 11 Tú mismo puedes comprobar fácilmente que no hace más de doce días que subí a Jerusalén para adorar. 12 Mis acusadores no me encontraron discutiendo con nadie en el templo, ni promoviendo motines entre la gente en las sinagogas ni en ninguna otra parte de la ciudad. 13 Tampoco pueden probarte las cosas de que ahora me acusan. 14 Sin embargo, esto sí confieso: que adoro al Dios de nuestros antepasados siguiendo este Camino que mis acusadores llaman secta, pues estoy de acuerdo con todo lo que enseña la ley y creo lo que está escrito en los profetas. 15 Tengo en Dios la misma esperanza que estos hombres profesan, de que habrá una resurrección de los justos y de los injustos. 16 En todo esto procuro conservar siempre limpia mi conciencia delante de Dios y de los hombres.

17 »Después de una ausencia de varios años, volví a Jerusalén para traer donativos a mi pueblo y presentar ofrendas. 18 En esto estaba, habiéndome ya purificado, cuando me encontraron en el templo. No me acompañaba ninguna multitud, ni estaba implicado en ningún disturbio. 19 Los que me vieron eran algunos judíos de la provincia de Asia, y son ellos los que deberían estar delante de ti para formular sus acusaciones, si es que tienen algo contra mí. 20 De otro modo, estos que están aquí deberían declarar qué delito hallaron en mí cuando comparecí ante el Consejo, 21 a no ser lo que exclamé en presencia de ellos: “Es por la resurrección de los muertos por lo que hoy me encuentro procesado delante de vosotros”».

22 Entonces Félix, que estaba bien informado del Camino, suspendió la sesión.

―Cuando venga el comandante Lisias, decidiré vuestro caso —les dijo.

23 Luego le ordenó al centurión que mantuviera custodiado a Pablo, pero que le diera cierta libertad y permitiera que sus amigos lo atendieran.

24 Algunos días después llegó Félix con su esposa Drusila, que era judía. Mandó llamar a Pablo y lo escuchó hablar acerca de la fe en Cristo Jesús. 25 Al disertar Pablo sobre la justicia, el dominio propio y el juicio venidero, Félix tuvo miedo y le dijo: «¡Basta por ahora! Puedes retirarte. Cuando sea oportuno te mandaré llamar otra vez». 26 Félix también esperaba que Pablo le ofreciera dinero; por eso mandaba llamarlo con frecuencia y conversaba con él.

27 Transcurridos dos años, Félix tuvo como sucesor a Porcio Festo, pero, como Félix quería congraciarse con los judíos, dejó preso a Pablo.

Footnotes

  1. 24:6-8 prendimos. . Var. prendimos y quisimos juzgarlo según nuestra ley. Pero el comandante Lisias intervino, y con mucha fuerza lo arrebató de nuestras manos y mandó que sus acusadores se presentaran ante ti. Tú.

Paul’s Trial Before Felix

24 Five days later the high priest Ananias(A) went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges(B) against Paul before the governor.(C) When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: “We have enjoyed a long period of peace under you, and your foresight has brought about reforms in this nation. Everywhere and in every way, most excellent(D) Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude. But in order not to weary you further, I would request that you be kind enough to hear us briefly.

“We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots(E) among the Jews(F) all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene(G) sect(H) and even tried to desecrate the temple;(I) so we seized him. [7] [a] By examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him.”

The other Jews joined in the accusation,(J) asserting that these things were true.

10 When the governor(K) motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: “I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defense. 11 You can easily verify that no more than twelve days(L) ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12 My accusers did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple,(M) or stirring up a crowd(N) in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city. 13 And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me.(O) 14 However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors(P) as a follower of the Way,(Q) which they call a sect.(R) I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets,(S) 15 and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection(T) of both the righteous and the wicked.(U) 16 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear(V) before God and man.

17 “After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor(W) and to present offerings. 18 I was ceremonially clean(X) when they found me in the temple courts doing this. There was no crowd with me, nor was I involved in any disturbance.(Y) 19 But there are some Jews from the province of Asia,(Z) who ought to be here before you and bring charges if they have anything against me.(AA) 20 Or these who are here should state what crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin— 21 unless it was this one thing I shouted as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”(AB)

22 Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way,(AC) adjourned the proceedings. “When Lysias the commander comes,” he said, “I will decide your case.” 23 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard(AD) but to give him some freedom(AE) and permit his friends to take care of his needs.(AF)

24 Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.(AG) 25 As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control(AH) and the judgment(AI) to come, Felix was afraid(AJ) and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” 26 At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him.

27 When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus,(AK) but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews,(AL) he left Paul in prison.(AM)

Footnotes

  1. Acts 24:7 Some manuscripts include here him, and we would have judged him in accordance with our law. But the commander Lysias came and took him from us with much violence, ordering his accusers to come before you.

24 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.

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 unto this nation by thy providence,

We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.

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:

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

But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,

Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.

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

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

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

12 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:

13 Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.

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

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.

16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offence toward God, and toward men.

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

18 Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.

19 Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.

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

21 Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.

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.

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 unto him.

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

25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, 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.

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

27 But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.