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Acts 24

Acts 24:14

Paul’s Defense to Felix · Acts 24:10–21
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Translations

Modern
I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,
Traditional
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:
Literal
But I confess this to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, so I serve the God of our fathers, believing all things throughout the Law and that have been written in the Prophets,
Latin
Confiteor autem hoc tibi, quod secundum sectam quam dicunt hæresim, sic deservio Patri et Deo meo, credens omnibus quæ in lege et prophetis scripta sunt:

Original

Greek
English
I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,

Notes

Acts 24:14

  • the Way: See study note on 9:2.

  • Paul emphasized what he shared in common with his Jewish audience, including his worship, belief in the Jewish law, acceptance of the prophets, and hope in the resurrection (24:14, 15; see 24:21).

Acts 24:10–21

Paul defended himself by saying:

  1. he was not in Jerusalem long enough to start a riot;

  2. none of those who accused him saw him causing a riot; and

  3. he worshiped according to Jewish law and the writings of the prophets.

Acts 24:1–27

Tertullus presented a legal case against Paul in a Roman court on behalf of the high priest (24:1–9). Then Paul cheerfully defended himself and his faith (24:10–21). The governor paused the hearing without making a decision. He kept Paul in prison for two years (24:22–27).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Essenes Felix, Antonius History of Israel Judge Paul the Apostle Persecution Procurator The Way

Topics

Courage: Paul, in Going to Jerusalem, Despite his Impressions That Bonds and Imprisonments Awaited Him Defense of Paul Faith: The Objects of, Are: Writings of Moses Heresy: Disavowed by Paul Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix Self-Defense: Accused Persons Heard In The Resurrection: The Preaching of, Caused: Persecution The Way Way: Doctrines Taught by Christ