Acts of the Apostles 24

DOUAI-RHEIMS	Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 And after five days the high priest Ananias came down, with some of the ancients, and one Tertullus an orator, who went to the governor against Paul.	1 And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before the governor their case against Paul;
2 And Paul being called for, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: Whereas through thee we live in much peace, and many things are rectified by thy providence,	2 and when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: "Since through you we enjoy much peace, and since by your provision, most excellent Felix, reforms are introduced on behalf of this nation,
3 We accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving.	3 in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.
4 But that I be no further tedious to thee, I desire thee of thy clemency to hear us in few words.	4 But, to detain you no further, I beg you in your kindness to hear us briefly.
5 We have found this to be a pestilent man, and raising seditions among all the Jews throughout the world, and author of the sedition of the sect of the Nazarenes.	5 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
6 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom, we having apprehended, would also have judged according to our law.	6 He even tried to profane the temple, but we seized him.
7 But Lysias the tribune coming upon us, with great violence took him away out of our hands;	7 .
8 Commanding his accusers to come to thee: of whom thou mayest thyself, by examination, have knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.	8 By examining him yourself you will be able to learn from him about everything of which we accuse him."
9 And the Jews also added, and said that these things were so.	9 The Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that all this was so.
10 Then Paul answered, (the governor making a sign to him to speak:) Knowing that for many years thou hast been judge over this nation, I will with good courage answer for myself.	10 And when the governor had motioned to him to speak, Paul replied: "Realizing that for many years you have been judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.
11 For thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days, since I went up to adore in Jerusalem:	11 As you may ascertain, it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem;
12 And neither in the temple did they find me disputing with any man, or causing any concourse of the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:	12 and they did not find me disputing with any one or stirring up a crowd, either in the temple or in the synagogues, or in the city.
13 Neither can they prove unto thee the things whereof they now accuse me.	13 Neither can they prove to you what they now bring up against me.
14 But this I confess to thee, that according to the way, which they call a heresy, so do I serve the Father and my God, believing all things which are written in the law and the prophets:	14 But this I admit to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the law or written in the prophets,
15 Having hope in God, which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurrection of the just and unjust.	15 having a hope in God which these themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.
16 And herein do I endeavour to have always a conscience without offence toward God, and towards men.	16 So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men.
17 Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings, and vows.	17 Now after some years I came to bring to my nation alms and offerings.
18 In which I was found purified in the temple: neither with multitude, nor with tumult.	18 As I was doing this, they found me purified in the temple, without any crowd or tumult. But some Jews from Asia--
19 But certain Jews of Asia, who ought to be present before thee, and to accuse, if they had any thing against me:	19 they ought to be here before you and to make an accusation, if they have anything against me.
20 Or let these men themselves say, if they found in me any iniquity, when standing before the council,	20 Or else let these men themselves say what wrongdoing they found when I stood before the council,
21 Except it be for this one voice only that I cried, standing among them, Concerning the resurrection of the dead am I judged this day by you.	21 except this one thing which I cried out while standing among them, 'With respect to the resurrection of the dead I am on trial before you this day.'"
22 And Felix put them off, having most certain knowledge of this way, saying: When Lysias the tribune shall come down, I will hear you.	22 But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, "When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case."
23 And he commanded a centurion to keep him, and that he should be easy, and that he should not prohibit any of his friends to minister unto him.	23 Then he gave orders to the centurion that he should be kept in custody but should have some liberty, and that none of his friends should be prevented from attending to his needs.
24 And after some days, Felix, coming with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jew, sent for Paul, and heard of him the faith, that is in Christ Jesus.	24 After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess; and he sent for Paul and heard him speak upon faith in Christ Jesus.
25 And as he treated of justice, and chastity, and of the judgment to come, Felix being terrified, answered: For this time, go thy way: but when I have a convenient time, I will send for thee.	25 And as he argued about justice and self-control and future judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, "Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity I will summon you."
26 Hoping also withal, that money should be given him by Paul; for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him.	26 At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him.
27 But when two years were ended, Felix had for successor Portius Festus. And Felix being willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.	27 But when two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.