Acts 24
Darby Translation
24 And after five days came down the high priest Ananias, with the elders, and a certain orator called Tertullus, and laid their informations against Paul before the governor.
2 And he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse, saying, Seeing we enjoy great peace through thee, and that excellent measures are executed for this nation by thy forethought,
3 we receive [it] always and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
4 But that I may not too much intrude on thy time, I beseech thee to hear us briefly in thy kindness.
5 For finding this man a pest, and moving sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a leader of the sect of the Nazaraeans;
6 who also attempted to profane the temple; whom we also had seized, [and would have judged according to our law;
7 but Lysias, the chiliarch, coming up, took [him] away with great force out of our hands,
8 having commanded his accusers to come to thee;] of whom thou canst thyself, in examining [him], know the certainty of all these things of which we accuse him.
9 And the Jews also joined in pressing the matter against [Paul], saying that these things were so.
10 But Paul, the governor having beckoned to him to speak, answered, Knowing that for many years thou hast been judge to this nation, I answer readily as to the things which concern myself.
11 As thou mayest know that there are not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem,
12 and neither in the temple did they find me discoursing to any one, or making any tumultuous gathering together of the crowd, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city;
13 neither can they make good the things of which they now accuse me.
14 But this I avow to thee, that in the way which they call sect, so I serve my fathers' God, believing all things which are written throughout the law, and in the prophets;
15 having hope towards God, which they themselves also receive, that there is to be a resurrection both of just and unjust.
16 For this cause I also exercise [myself] to have in everything a conscience without offence towards God and men.
17 And after a lapse of many years I arrived, bringing alms to my nation, and offerings.
18 Whereupon they found me purified in the temple, with neither crowd nor tumult. But it was certain Jews from Asia,
19 who ought to appear before thee and accuse, if they have anything against me;
20 or let these themselves say what wrong they found in me when I stood before the council,
21 [other] than concerning this one voice which I cried standing amongst them: I am judged this day by you touching [the] resurrection of [the] dead.
22 And Felix, knowing accurately the things concerning the way, adjourned them, saying, When Lysias the chiliarch is come down I will determine your affair;
23 ordering the centurion to keep him, and that he should have freedom, and to hinder none of his friends to minister to him.
24 And after certain days, Felix having arrived with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
25 And as he reasoned concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment about to come, Felix, being filled with fear, answered, Go for the present, and when I get an opportunity I will send for thee;
26 hoping at the same time that money would be given him by Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener and communed with him.
27 But when two years were completed, Felix was relieved by Porcius Festus as his successor; and Felix, desirous to oblige the Jews, to acquire their favour, left Paul bound.
Acts 24
New International Version
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) 2 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. 3 Everywhere and in every way, most excellent(D) Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude. 4 But in order not to weary you further, I would request that you be kind enough to hear us briefly.
5 “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) 6 and even tried to desecrate the temple;(I) so we seized him. [7] [a] 8 By examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him.”
9 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
- Acts 24:7 Some manuscripts include here him, and we would have judged him in accordance with our law. 7 But the commander Lysias came and took him from us with much violence, 8 ordering his accusers to come before you.
Hechos 24
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Los judíos acusan a Pablo ante Félix
24 Cinco días más tarde(A) el sumo sacerdote Ananías(B) descendió a Cesarea con algunos ancianos y con un abogado[a] llamado Tértulo; y[b] presentaron al gobernador(C) sus cargos[c] contra Pablo. 2 Después que llamaron a Pablo[d], Tértulo comenzó a acusarlo, diciendo al gobernador:
«Ya que por usted hemos obtenido mucha paz, y que por providencia suya se están llevando a cabo reformas en favor de esta nación, 3 nosotros, por todos los medios y en todas partes, reconocemos esto con profunda gratitud, oh excelentísimo Félix(D).
4 »Pero para no molestarle más, le suplico que, con su habitual bondad, nos conceda una breve audiencia[e]. 5 Pues hemos descubierto[f] que este hombre es verdaderamente una plaga[g], y que provoca disensiones entre todos los judíos por el mundo entero, y es líder de la secta(E) de los nazarenos. 6 Hasta trató de profanar el templo(F). Entonces[h] lo arrestamos [i]y quisimos juzgarlo conforme a nuestra ley.
7 »Pero interviniendo el comandante[j] Lisias, con gran violencia lo quitó de nuestras manos, 8 mandando a sus acusadores que vinieran a usted. Si usted mismo lo interroga sobre todo lo que he dicho[k], podrá confirmar las cosas de que lo acusamos». 9 Los judíos se unieron también a la acusación[l](G), asegurando que, efectivamente, así era todo.
Defensa de Pablo
10 Después que el gobernador(H) le hizo una señal para que hablara, Pablo respondió: «Sabiendo que por muchos años usted ha sido juez de esta nación, con gusto presento mi defensa, 11 puesto que usted puede comprobar el hecho de que no hace más de doce días(I) que subí a Jerusalén a adorar. 12 Y ni en el templo(J), ni en las sinagogas, ni en la ciudad misma me encontraron discutiendo con nadie o provocando un tumulto[m](K). 13 Ni tampoco pueden probar de lo que ahora me acusan(L).
14 »Pero esto admito ante usted, que según el Camino(M) que ellos llaman secta(N), yo sirvo al Dios de nuestros padres[n](O), creyendo todo lo que es conforme a la ley y lo que está escrito en los profetas(P); 15 teniendo la misma esperanza en Dios que estos también abrigan, de que ciertamente habrá una resurrección tanto de los justos como de los impíos[o](Q). 16 Por esto, yo también me esfuerzo por conservar[p] siempre una conciencia irreprensible delante de Dios(R) y delante de los hombres.
17 »Después de varios años(S), he venido para traer limosnas[q](T) a mi nación y a presentar ofrendas. 18 En esto estaba cuando me encontraron en el templo, después de haberme purificado(U), no con multitud ni con alboroto(V). Pero estaban allí ciertos judíos de Asia[r](W), 19 y que deberían haberse presentado aquí ante usted y acusarme(X) si tuvieran algo contra mí.
20 »O si no, que estos mismos digan qué delito encontraron cuando comparecí ante el Concilio[s](Y), 21 a no ser por esta sola declaración[t] que hice en voz alta mientras estaba entre ellos: “Por la resurrección de los muertos soy juzgado hoy ante ustedes(Z)”».
22 Entonces Félix, que conocía con bastante exactitud acerca del Camino(AA), dejó el fallo para después, diciendo[u]: «Cuando venga[v] el comandante Lisias decidiré el caso de ustedes». 23 Y dio órdenes al centurión de que tuviera a Pablo[w] bajo custodia(AB), pero con alguna medida de libertad(AC), y que no impidiera a ninguno de sus amigos[x] que lo sirvieran(AD).
Pablo preso por dos años en Cesarea
24 Pero pocos días más tarde, llegó Félix con Drusila su mujer[y], que era judía, y mandó traer a Pablo y lo oyó hablar acerca de la fe en Cristo Jesús(AE). 25 Al disertar Pablo[z] sobre la justicia(AF), el dominio propio(AG) y el juicio venidero(AH), Félix, atemorizado dijo[aa]: «Vete por ahora, pero cuando tenga tiempo te mandaré llamar».
26 Al mismo tiempo, tenía esperanza de que Pablo le diera dinero(AI). Por eso acostumbraba llamarlo con frecuencia y conversar con él. 27 Pero transcurridos dos años, Porcio Festo(AJ) llegó como sucesor de Félix[ab], y deseando hacer un favor a los judíos(AK), Félix dejó preso a Pablo(AL).
Footnotes
- 24:1 Lit. orador.
- 24:1 Lit. los cuales.
- 24:1 O su caso, o su evidencia.
- 24:2 Lit. él.
- 24:4 Lit. oigas brevemente.
- 24:5 Lit. encontrado.
- 24:5 O una peste.
- 24:6 Lit. pero también.
- 24:6 Los mss. más antiguos no incluyen el resto del vers. 6, el vers. 7 y la primera parte del vers. 8 hasta: que vinieran a ti.
- 24:7 Gr. quiliarca; i.e. oficial militar romano al mando de mil soldados, y así en el vers. 22.
- 24:8 Lit. todos estos asuntos.
- 24:9 O en el ataque.
- 24:12 Lit. un ataque por una turba.
- 24:14 Lit. al dios ancestral.
- 24:15 O injustos.
- 24:16 Lit. yo mismo practico.
- 24:17 O hacer obras de caridad.
- 24:18 I.e. provincia occidental de Asia Menor.
- 24:20 O Sanedrín.
- 24:21 Lit. voz.
- 24:22 Lit. los aplazó, diciendo.
- 24:22 Lit. descienda.
- 24:23 Lit. él.
- 24:23 Lit. de los suyos.
- 24:24 Lit. su propia mujer.
- 24:25 Lit. él.
- 24:25 Lit. respondió.
- 24:27 Lit. Félix recibió como sucesor a Porcio Festo.
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