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Acts 24

Acts 24:15

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

Modern
…and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
Traditional
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.
Literal
…having a hope in God, which they themselves also await, that there is about to be a resurrection both of righteous and of unrighteous.
Latin
…spem habens in Deum, quam et hi ipsi exspectant, resurrectionem futuram justorum et iniquorum.

Original

Greek
English
…and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

Notes

Acts 24:15

At the final judgment (the time when God judges all people), God will raise both the righteous (those who follow him) and the unrighteous (those who do not). Paul kept this coming meeting with God in mind at all times (24:16). Felix became afraid when Paul spoke about “the coming judgment” in a later conversation (24:25).

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) The Resurrection of the Dead

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Defense of Paul Heresy: Disavowed by Paul Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Hope: Objects of a Resurrection Hope: Paul Natural Death: All Shall be Raised From Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix Self-Defense: Accused Persons Heard In The Dead: The Jews Looked for a Resurrection From The Resurrection: Preached by the Apostles The Resurrection: Shall be of all the Dead The Resurrection: The Preaching of, Caused: Persecution