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Acts 24

Acts 24:20

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

Modern
Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin,
Traditional
Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,
Literal
Or let these say themselves any unrighteousness they found in my having stood before the Council,
Latin
…aut hi ipsi dicant si quid invenerunt in me iniquitatis cum stem in concilio,

Original

Greek
English
Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin,

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

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 Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix Self-Defense: Accused Persons Heard In