Acts 24
New King James Version
Accused of Sedition
24 Now after (A)five days (B)Ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named Tertullus. These gave evidence to the governor against Paul.
2 And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and [a]prosperity is being brought to this nation by your foresight, 3 we accept it always and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. 4 Nevertheless, not to be tedious to you any further, I beg you to hear, by your [b]courtesy, a few words from us. 5 (C)For we have found this man a plague, a creator of dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. 6 (D)He even tried to profane the temple, and we seized him, [c]and wanted (E)to judge him according to our law. 7 (F)But the commander Lysias came by and with great violence took him out of our hands, 8 (G)commanding his accusers to come to you. By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him.” 9 And the Jews also [d]assented, maintaining that these things were so.
The Defense Before Felix
10 Then Paul, after the governor had nodded to him to speak, answered: “Inasmuch as I know that you have been for many years a judge of this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself, 11 because you may ascertain that it is no more than twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem (H)to worship. 12 (I)And they neither found me in the temple disputing with anyone nor inciting the crowd, either in the synagogues or in the city. 13 Nor can they prove the things of which they now accuse me. 14 But this I confess to you, that according to (J)the Way which they call a sect, so I worship the (K)God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in (L)the Law and in the Prophets. 15 (M)I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, (N)that there will be a resurrection [e]of the dead, both of the just and the unjust. 16 (O)This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.
17 “Now after many years (P)I came to bring alms and offerings to my nation, 18 (Q)in the midst of which some Jews from Asia found me (R)purified in the temple, neither with a mob nor with tumult. 19 (S)They ought to have been here before you to object if they had anything against me. 20 Or else let those who are here themselves say [f]if they found any wrongdoing in me while I stood before the council, 21 unless it is for this one statement which I cried out, standing among them, (T)‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged by you this day.’ ”
Felix Procrastinates
22 But when Felix heard these things, having more accurate knowledge of the (U)Way, he adjourned the proceedings and said, “When (V)Lysias the commander comes down, I will make a decision on your case.” 23 So he commanded the centurion to keep Paul and to let him have liberty, and (W)told him not to forbid any of his friends to provide for or visit him.
24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the (X)faith in Christ. 25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.” 26 Meanwhile he also hoped that (Y)money would be given him by Paul, [g]that he might release him. Therefore he sent for him more often and conversed with him.
27 But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and Felix, (Z)wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul bound.
Footnotes
- Acts 24:2 Or reforms are
- Acts 24:4 graciousness
- Acts 24:6 NU ends the sentence here and omits the rest of v. 6, all of v. 7, and the first clause of v. 8.
- Acts 24:9 NU, M joined the attack
- Acts 24:15 NU omits of the dead
- Acts 24:20 NU, M what wrongdoing they found
- Acts 24:26 NU omits that he might release him
Mga Gawa 24
Ang Bagong Tipan: Filipino Standard Version
Ang Paratang ng mga Judio kay Pablo
24 Pagkaraan ng limang araw, dumating ang Kataas-taasang Paring si Ananias kasama ang ilang matatandang pinuno, at isang tagapagsalitang si Tertulio. Nagharap sila ng sakdal sa gobernador laban kay Pablo. 2 Nang maiharap na si Pablo, nagsimula si Tertulio sa kanyang pagsasakdal laban dito. Sinabi niya,
“Kagalang-galang na Felix, dahil sa iyo'y nagtamo kami ng matagal na kapayapaan, at dumating ang mga pagbabago sa bansang ito dahil sa iyong pagtanaw sa hinaharap. 3 Sa lahat ng paraan at sa lahat ng dako ay kinikilala namin ito nang may lubos na pasasalamat. 4 Ngunit upang kayo ay huwag nang labis na maabala, hinihiling ko sa inyo ang inyong kabutihan na pakinggan kami ng ilang sandali. 5 Natagpuan namin na ang taong ito'y mapanligalig at nanggugulo sa lahat ng mga Judio sa buong daigdig. Isa siyang pinuno sa sekta ng mga Nazareno. 6 Nagtangka pa siyang lapastanganin ang Templo kaya dinakip namin siya. [Nais sana namin siyang hatulan ayon sa aming Kautusan. 7 Ngunit dumating ang kapitang si Lisias at sapilitan siyang inagaw sa aming mga kamay, at inutusan ang mga nagbintang sa kanya na humarap sa inyo.][a] 8 Sa pagtatanong ninyo sa kanya, mula sa kanyang bibig ay kayo mismo ang makaaalam na totoo ang lahat ng aming paratang laban sa kanya.” 9 Sinang-ayunan naman ng lahat ng mga Judiong naroon ang mga ito.
Ang Pagtatanggol ni Pablo sa Harapan ni Felix
10 Nang hudyatan ng gobernador si Pablo upang magsalita, siya'y sumagot:
“Yamang nalalaman kong kayo ay naging hukom sa loob ng maraming mga taon sa bansang ito, buong tiwala kong gagawin ang aking pagtatanggol. 11 Matitiyak ninyo sa inyong pagsisiyasat na wala pang labindalawang araw nang ako'y pumunta sa Jerusalem upang sumamba. 12 Minsan man ay hindi nila ako natagpuang nakikipagtalo kahit kanino o kaya'y nanggugulo sa maraming tao sa Templo man o sa mga sinagoga, o saanmang dako ng lungsod. 13 Hindi rin nila mapapatunayan sa inyo ang mga ibinibintang nila sa akin ngayon. 14 Ngunit ito ang inaamin ko sa inyo: Ayon sa Daan na tinatawag nilang sekta ay sinasamba ko ang Diyos ng aming mga ninuno. Pinaniniwalaan ko ang lahat ng nasusulat sa Kautusan at sa mga propeta. 15 At tulad nila'y umaasa rin ako sa Diyos na muli niyang bubuhayin ang lahat, maging matuwid at di-matuwid. 16 Dahil dito'y lagi akong nagsisikap magkaroon ng malinis na budhi sa harap ng Diyos at sa lahat ng tao. 17 Pagkaraan ng ilang taon, (A) bumalik ako upang magdala ng tulong sa aking mga kababayan at mag-alay ng mga handog sa Diyos. 18 Natapos ko nang gawin ang seremonya ng paglilinis nang ako'y kanilang matagpuan sa templo, na walang kasamang maraming tao at wala ring kaguluhan. 19 Ngunit ilang Judiong galing sa Asia ang naroroon. At kung mayroon man silang sasabihin laban sa akin, dapat silang naririto sa inyong harapan at magsakdal. 20 O kaya'y hayaan ninyong ang mga taong naririto ang magsabi kung may natagpuan silang masama na ginawa nang ako'y humarap sa Sanhedrin. 21 Ang tanging maisasakdal nila laban sa akin (B) ay ang bagay na ito na aking isinigaw habang nakatayo sa gitna nila, ‘Nililitis ako ngayon tungkol sa muling pagkabuhay ng mga patay.’ ” 22 Palibhasa'y may sapat na kaalaman si Felix tungkol sa Daan, ipinagpaliban muna niya ang pagdinig, at sinabi, “Magpapasya ako pagdating ng kapitang si Lisias.” 23 Pagkatapos ay iniutos niya sa senturyon na bantayan si Pablo, ngunit huwag higpitan kundi hayaang dalawin ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
Si Pablo sa Harap nina Felix at Drusila
24 Pagkaraan ng ilang araw, dumating si Felix kasama ang kanyang asawang si Drusila na isang Judio. Ipinatawag niya si Pablo at pinakinggan tungkol sa pananampalataya kay Cristo Jesus. 25 Samantalang tinatalakay niya ang tungkol sa katarungan, pagpipigil sa sarili, at sa darating na paghuhukom, nangilabot si Felix at sumagot, “Makaaalis ka na. Ipatatawag kitang muli kapag nagkaroon ako ng panahon.” 26 Madalas niyang ipinatatawag at kinakausap si Pablo sa pag-asang susuhulan siya nito. 27 Sa pagnanais na bigyang kasiyahan ang mga Judio, pinabayaan ni Felix si Pablo sa bilangguan. Lumipas ang dalawang taon at si Felix ay pinalitan ni Porcio Festo.
Footnotes
- Mga Gawa 24:7 Sa ibang mas naunang manuskrito, wala ang bahaging ito.
Acts 24
King James Version
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.
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 unto this nation by thy providence,
3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
4 Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
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:
6 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.
7 But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,
8 Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.
9 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.
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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