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Acts 24

Acts 24:19

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

Modern
…who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.
Traditional
Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.
Literal
…who ought to appear before you and to make accusation if they may have anything against me.
Latin
Quidam autem ex Asia Judæi, quos oportebat apud te præsto esse, et accusare si quid haberent adversum me:

Original

Greek
English
…who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.

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

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