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Acts 24

Acts 24:21

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

Modern
…unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”
Traditional
Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.
Literal
…other than concerning this one voice in which I cried out standing among them: ‘I am judged by you this day concerning the resurrection of the dead.’”
Latin
…nisi de una hac solummodo voce qua clamavi inter eos stans: Quoniam de resurrectione mortuorum ego judicor hodie a vobis.

Original

Greek
English
…unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”

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