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Acts 24

Acts 24:18

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

Modern
At the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia
Traditional
Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.
Literal
…during which they found me purified in the temple, not with a crowd nor with an uproar. But there are some Jews from Asia
Latin
…in quibus invenerunt me purificatum in templo: non cum turba, neque cum tumultu.

Original

Greek
English
At the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia

Notes

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

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Asia: A Roman province in western Asia Minor

Glossary

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

Topics

Asia: Inhabitants of, in Jerusalem, at Pentecost Citizens: Rights of Defense of Paul Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix Self-Defense: Accused Persons Heard In