Acts 24:8

Translations

Modern

By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”

Traditional

Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.

Literal

Having examined him yourself, you will be able to know from him concerning all these things of which we accuse him.”

Latin

…jubens accusatores ejus ad te venire: a quo poteris ipse judicans, de omnibus istis cognoscere, de quibus nos accusamus eum.

Original

Greek

English

By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”

Notes

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

Paul sent to Felixc. AD 56

Related verses

Acts 25:15–16
While I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews presented their case and requested a judgment against him.
Acts 23:35
…he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.
Acts 25:5
So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.”
Acts 23:30
When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you.

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Essenes Felix, Antonius History of Israel Judge Paul the Apostle Persecution Procurator Tertullus

Topics

Advocate: Tertullus Courts of Justice: Judges of Examined the Parties Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix

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