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Acts 24
New International Version
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.
Apostlagärningarna 24
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Apostlagärningarna 24
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Anklagelsen mot Paulus
24 Fem dagar senare kom översteprästen Ananias dit ner tillsammans med några äldste och en jurist, en viss Tertullus, och de framförde inför landshövdingen klagomål mot Paulus. 2 När Paulus kallats in, började Tertullus anklaga honom och säga: 3 "Att det tack vare dig, högt ärade Felix, länge har rått fred och att detta folk överallt och på alla sätt har fått det mycket bättre, det erkänner vi med största tacksamhet. 4 För att inte besvära dig alltför länge, ber jag dig ha godheten att lyssna till vad vi i korthet har att säga. 5 Vi har nämligen funnit att den här mannen är en pestböld och ställer till oroligheter bland alla judar runt om i världen, och att han är ledare för nasareernas sekt.[a] 6 Han har till och med försökt vanhelga templet, och därför grep vi honom.[b] 8 När du själv förhör honom, kan du ta reda på allt som vi anklagar honom för." 9 Judarna[c] instämde och påstod att det förhöll sig på det sättet.
Paulus försvarstal
10 Då landshövdingen gav tecken åt Paulus att tala, gav han sitt svar: "Eftersom jag vet att du i många år har varit domare över detta folk, försvarar jag min sak med tillförsikt. 11 Du kan själv förvissa dig om att det inte är mer än tolv dagar sedan jag for upp till Jerusalem för att tillbe. 12 Varken i templet eller i synagogorna eller ute i staden har de sett mig diskutera med någon eller ställa till oroligheter bland folket. 13 Och de kan inte heller bevisa inför dig vad de nu anklagar mig för. 14 Men det bekänner jag för dig att jag enligt 'den vägen' som de kallar för en sekt, tjänar mina fäders Gud på det sättet att jag tror på allt som är skrivet i lagen och hos profeterna. 15 Och jag har samma hopp till Gud som de, att både rättfärdiga och orättfärdiga skall uppstå en gång. 16 Därför strävar jag själv efter att alltid ha ett gott samvete inför Gud och människor.
17 Efter flera år kom jag för att överlämna gåvor åt mitt folk och för att frambära offer. 18 Då fann de mig i templet sedan jag renat mig,[d] och där var ingen folkmassa eller något tumult. 19 Men där fanns några judar från Asien, som egentligen skulle stå här inför dig och anklaga mig, om de hade något att anföra emot mig. 20 Eller låt dessa män själva tala om vilket brott de fann mig skyldig till när jag stod inför Stora rådet, 21 om det inte skulle vara för detta enda ord som jag ropade när jag stod ibland dem: Det är för de dödas uppståndelse som jag i dag står anklagad inför er."
Paulus i fängelse
22 Felix, som mycket väl kände till 'den vägen', uppsköt nu rättegången och sade: "När befälhavaren Lysias kommer hit ner, skall jag avgöra målet." 23 Och han befallde officeren att hålla Paulus fängslad och samtidigt ge honom en viss lättnad och inte hindra någon av hans vänner från att vara honom till hjälp.
24 Några dagar senare infann sig Felix tillsammans med sin hustru Drusilla,[e] som var judinna. Och han lät hämta Paulus och hörde honom tala om tron på Kristus Jesus. 25 Men då Paulus talade om rättfärdighet och självbehärskning och den kommande domen, blev Felix förskräckt och sade: "Gå din väg för den här gången. När jag får tid skall jag kalla på dig." 26 Samtidigt hoppades han att Paulus skulle erbjuda honom pengar. Därför lät han ofta hämta honom och samtalade med honom. 27 När två år hade gått, efterträddes Felix av Porcius Festus. Och då Felix ville hålla sig väl med judarna, lät han Paulus stanna kvar i fängelset.
Footnotes
- Apostlagärningarna 24:5 nasareernas sekt Anhängare till Jesus från Nasaret.
- Apostlagärningarna 24:6 En del handskrifter tillägger (v. 7): "Vi ville döma honom efter vår egen lag. Men befälhavaren Lysias kom och ryckte honom med våld ur våra händer, och dem som anklagade honom befallde han att bege sig till dig."
- Apostlagärningarna 24:9 Judarna Dvs de närvarande rådsherrarna.
- Apostlagärningarna 24:18 renat mig Den som blivit besmittad av något orent och var behäftad med rituell orenhet måste rena sig, innan han deltog i tempelgudstjänsten.
- Apostlagärningarna 24:24 Drusilla var dotter till Herodes Agrippa I (12:1).
Acts 24
English Standard Version
Acts 24
English Standard Version
Paul Before Felix at Caesarea
24 And (A)after five days the high priest (B)Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before (C)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, (D)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[a] you no further, I beg you in your kindness to hear us briefly. 5 For we have found this man a plague, (E)one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world and is a ringleader of (F)the sect of the Nazarenes. 6 (G)He even tried to profane the temple, but we seized him.[b] 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 (H)it is not more than twelve days since I (I)went up (J)to worship in Jerusalem, 12 and (K)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 (L)Neither can they prove to you what they now bring up against me. 14 But this I confess to you, that according to (M)the Way, which they call (N)a sect, (O)I worship (P)the God of our fathers, believing everything (Q)laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets, 15 (R)having (S)a hope in God, which these men themselves accept, that there will be (T)a resurrection (U)of both the just and the unjust. 16 So I always (V)take pains to have a (W)clear conscience toward both God and man. 17 Now (X)after several years (Y)I came to bring alms to (Z)my nation and to present (AA)offerings. 18 While I was doing this, they found me (AB)purified in the temple, without any crowd or tumult. But (AC)some Jews from Asia— 19 (AD)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 (AE)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.’”
Paul Kept in Custody
22 But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of (AF)the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case.” 23 Then he gave orders to the centurion that he (AG)should be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that (AH)none of his friends should be prevented from attending to his needs.
24 After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about (AI)faith (AJ)in Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned (AK)about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. (AL)When I get an opportunity I will summon you.” 26 At the same time he hoped (AM)that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him. 27 When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius (AN)Festus. And (AO)desiring to do the Jews a favor, (AP)Felix left Paul in prison.
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