Acts 24:15-26 in English

¹⁵ having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurrection both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.

¹⁷ Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings:

¹⁸ amidst which they found me purified in the temple, with no crowd, nor yet with tumult: but there were certain Jews from Asia—

¹⁹ who ought to have been here before thee, and to make accusation, if they had aught against me.

²⁰ Or else let these men themselves say what wrong-doing they found when I stood before the council,

²¹ except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question before you this day.

²² But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will determine your matter.

²³ And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him.

²⁴ But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.

²⁶ He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

¹⁵ And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

¹⁷ Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

¹⁸ Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.

¹⁹ Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.

²⁰ Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,

²¹ 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.

²² And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.

²³ And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.

²⁴ And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.

²⁵ And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

²⁶ He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

¹⁵ having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurrection both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ Herein do I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men alway.

¹⁷ Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings:

¹⁸ amidst which they found me purified in the temple, with no crowd, nor yet with tumult: but there were certain Jews from Asia—

¹⁹ who ought to have been here before thee, and to make accusation, if they had aught against me.

²⁰ Or else let these men themselves say what wrong-doing they found, when I stood before the council,

²¹ except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question before you this day.

²² But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will determine your matter.

²³ And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him.

²⁴ But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, which was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ And as he reasoned of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.

²⁶ He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

¹⁵ I confidently expect, just like some of these men also expect, that some day God will cause everyone who has died to become alive again. He will ◄cause to become alive again/raise from the dead► both those who were righteous and those who were wicked.

¹⁶ Because I am confidently waiting for that day, I always try to do what pleases God and what other people think is right.

¹⁷ After I had been in other places for several years, I returned to Jerusalem. I went there to deliver some money to my fellow Jews who are poor, and to offer sacrifices to God.

¹⁸ Some Jews saw me in the temple courts after I had completed the ritual by which a person is made {that makes a person} pure. There was no crowd with me, and I was not causing people to riot.

¹⁹ But it was some other Jews who had come from Asia province who really caused people to riot. They should be here in front of you (sg) to accuse me, if they thought that I did something wrong.

²⁰ But if they do not want to do that (OR, But because they are not here), these Jewish men who are here should tell you (sg) what they think I did that was wrong, when I defended myself before their Council.

²¹ They might say that one thing that I shouted as I stood before them was wrong. What I said was, ‘You are judging me today because I believe that God will ◄cause all people who have died to become alive again/raise all people from the dead►.’”

²² Felix already knew quite a lot about what people called ❛the way of Jesus❜. But he did not let Paul or his accusers continue to speak. Instead, he said to them, “ Later, when Commander Lysias comes down here, I will decide these matters that concern you all.”

²³ Then he told the officer who was guarding Paul to take Paul back to the prison and make sure that he was guarded all the time. But he said that Paul was not to be chained {that the officer was not to fasten chains on him}, and if his friends came to visit him, the officer should allow them to help Paul in any way that they wished.

²⁴ Several days later Felix and his wife Drusilla, who was a Jew, came back to Caesarea after having been away for a few days. Felix commanded Paul to be brought in { a soldier to bring Paul in}. Then Felix listened to what Paul said to him. Paul spoke about what Christians believe about the Messiah Jesus.

²⁵ Paul explained to them about what God requires people to do in order to please him. He also explained about God requiring people to control how they act. Paul also told him that there will be a time when God will judge people. Felix became alarmed after hearing those things. So he said to Paul, “That is all I want to hear now. When there is a time that is convenient I will ask you (sg) to come to me again.”

²⁶ Felix said that because he hoped that Paul would give him some money to allow Paul to get out of prison. So he repeatedly sent for Paul to come, and Paul repeatedly went and talked with him. But he did not give Felix any money, and Felix did not command his soldiers to release Paul from prison.

¹⁵ having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.

¹⁷ Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;

¹⁸ amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.

¹⁹ They ought to have been here before you and to make accusation if they had anything against me.

²⁰ Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,

²¹ unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing among them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today!’”

²² But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case.”

²³ He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.

²⁴ After some days, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”

²⁶ Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often and talked with him.

¹⁵ having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.

¹⁷ Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;

¹⁸ amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.

¹⁹ They ought to have been here before you and to make accusation if they had anything against me.

²⁰ Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,

²¹ unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing among them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today!’”

²² But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case.”

²³ He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.

²⁴ After some days, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”

²⁶ Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often and talked with him.

¹⁵ having hope towards God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ In this I also practise always having a conscience void of offence towards God and men.

¹⁷ Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;

¹⁸ amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.

¹⁹ They ought to have been here before you and to make accusation if they had anything against me.

²⁰ Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,

²¹ unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing amongst them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today!’”

²² But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case.”

²³ He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.

²⁴ After some days, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgement to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”

²⁶ Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often and talked with him.

¹⁵ Hoping in God for that which they themselves are looking for, that there will be a coming back from the dead for upright men and wrongdoers.

¹⁶ And in this, I do my best at all times to have no reason for shame before God or men.

¹⁷ Now after a number of years I came to give help and offerings to my nation:

¹⁸ And having been made clean, I was in the Temple, but not with a great number of people, and not with noise: but there were certain Jews from Asia,

¹⁹ And it would have been better if they had come here to make a statement, if they have anything against me.

²⁰ Or let these men here present say what wrongdoing was seen in me when I was before the Sanhedrin,

²¹ But only this one thing which I said among them in a loud voice, I am this day being judged on the question of the coming back from the dead.

²² But Felix, who had a more detailed knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, When Lysias, the chief captain, comes down, I will give attention to your business.

²³ And he gave orders to the captain to keep Paul under his control, and to let him have everything he had need of; and not to keep his friends from coming to see him.

²⁴ But after some days, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, who was of the Jews by birth, and sent for Paul, and gave hearing to him about faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ And while he was talking about righteousness and self-control and the judging which was to come, Felix had great fear and said, Go away for the present, and when the right time comes I will send for you.

²⁶ For he was hoping that Paul would give him money: so he sent for him more frequently and had talk with him.

¹⁵ having hope towards God, which they themselves also receive, that there is to be a resurrection both of just and unjust.

¹⁶ For this cause I also exercise myself to have in everything a conscience without offence towards God and men.

¹⁷ And after a lapse of many years I arrived, bringing alms to my nation, and offerings.

¹⁸ Whereupon they found me purified in the temple, with neither crowd nor tumult. But it was certain Jews from Asia,

¹⁹ who ought to appear before thee and accuse, if they have anything against me;

²⁰ or let these themselves say what wrong they found in me when I stood before the council,

²¹ other than concerning this one voice which I cried standing amongst them: I am judged this day by you touching the resurrection of the dead.

²² And Felix, knowing accurately the things concerning the way, adjourned them, saying, When Lysias the chiliarch is come down I will determine your affair;

²³ ordering the centurion to keep him, and that he should have freedom, and to hinder none of his friends to minister to him.

²⁴ And after certain days, Felix having arrived with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.

²⁵ And as he reasoned concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment about to come, Felix, being filled with fear, answered, Go for the present, and when I get an opportunity I will send for thee;

²⁶ hoping at the same time that money would be given him by Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener and communed with him.

¹⁵ Having hope in God, which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurrection of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ And herein do I endeavour to have always a conscience without offence toward God, and towards men.

¹⁷ Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings, and vows.

¹⁸ In which I was found purified in the temple: neither with multitude, nor with tumult.

¹⁹ But certain Jews of Asia, who ought to be present before thee, and to accuse, if they had any thing against me:

²⁰ Or let these men themselves say, if they found in me any iniquity, when standing 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

²⁶ Hoping also withal, that money should be given him by Paul; for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him.

¹⁵ having hope in God, which even they themselves are waiting for, that there is going to be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust.

¹⁶ And in this I myself am engaging, having a conscience blameless toward God and men through everything.

¹⁷ “And after many years I arrived to bring alms and offerings to my nation,

¹⁸ among whom some Jews from Asia found me, having been purified in the temple, not with a crowd nor with turmoil,

¹⁹ who ought to be present before you and to make accusation if anything they might have against me.

²⁰ Or let these themselves say what wrong they found in me, when I stood before the council,

²¹ unless it is because of this one statement which I cried out, standing among them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged by you today.’ ”

²² And when he heard these things, Felix adjourned them, knowing more accurately the things concerning the Way, and said, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.”

²³ And ordering the centurion to keep watch over Paul and to let him have some liberty, and not to forbid any of his own to serve or to come to him.

²⁴ Now after some days, when Felix arrived with Drusilla his wife, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.

²⁵ And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and answered, “Go away for now; but when I have opportunity I will summon you.”

²⁶ Meanwhile he also hoped that money would be given him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore sending for him more often, he was conversing with him.

¹⁵ having hope in God, which these themselves also look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both the just and unjust.

¹⁶ And this is why I apply myself to always have a clear conscience before both God and men.

¹⁷ Now after many years I came to bring alms and offerings to my nation,

¹⁸ in the midst of which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, with neither crowd nor confusion.

¹⁹ They are the ones that had to be here before you and make accusation, if they had anything against me.

²⁰ Or let these themselves say what wrong they found in me, when I stood before the council,

²¹ unless it be for this one statement that I called out, standing among them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged by you today.’ ”

²² Upon hearing these things Felix, having an accurate knowledge of the things concerning the Way, adjourned the proceedings and said, “When Lysias the commander comes down I will decide your case.”

²³ And he ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody but have some freedom, and not to forbid any of his friends to provide for or to visit him.

²⁴ Now after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith into Christ Jesus.

²⁵ But as he expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have occasion I will summon you.”

²⁶ At the same time he was also hoping that Paul would give him money, that he might release him; so he frequently summoned and conversed with him.

¹⁵ I have the same hope in God that they do, believing that there will be a resurrection of the good and the wicked.

¹⁶ Consequently I try to make sure I always have a clear conscience before God and everyone.

¹⁷ Having been away for a few years I returned to bring some money to help the poor and to give offerings to God.

¹⁸ That's what they found me doing in the Temple—completing the ceremony of purification. There was no crowd and no disturbance.

¹⁹ But some Jews from the province of Asia were there, who should be present here before you today to bring their charges, if they have anything against me.

²⁰ Otherwise let these men here explain themselves what crime they found me guilty of when I stood before the council,

²¹ except for the time when I shouted out to them, ‘I am on trial before you today because of my belief in the resurrection of the dead.’”

²² Felix who was well-informed about the Way then adjourned the trial. “When Lysias the commander comes I will make my decision regarding your case,” he said.

²³ He ordered the centurion to keep Paul in custody but to allow him some measure of freedom and to let Paul's friends care for him without interference.

²⁴ Some days later Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about trusting in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ He discussed with them about living right, self-control, and the coming judgment. Felix became alarmed and told Paul, “You can go now, and I'll send for you when I get the chance.”

²⁶ Hoping that Paul would give him a bribe, Felix often sent for Paul and talked with him.

¹⁵ And haue hope towardes God, that the resurrection of the dead, which they themselues looke for also, shalbe both of iust and vniust.

¹⁶ And herein I endeuour my selfe to haue alway a cleare conscience towarde God, and toward men.

¹⁷ Now after many yeres, I came and brought almes to my nation and offerings.

¹⁸ At what time, certaine Iewes of Asia founde mee purified in the Temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.

¹⁹ Who ought to haue bene present before thee, and accuse me, if they had ought against me.

²⁰ Or let these themselues say, if they haue found any vniust thing in mee, while I stoode in the Council,

²¹ Except it be for this one voyce, that I cried standing among them, Of the resurrection of the dead am I accused of you this day.

²² Nowe when Felix heard these things, he deferred them, and said, When I shall more perfectly know the things which concerne this way, by the comming of Lysias the chiefe Captaine, I will decise your matter.

²³ Then hee commanded a Centurion to keepe Paul, and that he should haue ease, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister vnto him, or to come vnto him.

²⁴ And after certaine dayes, came Felix with his wife Drusilla, which was a Iewesse, and he called foorth Paul, and heard him of the faith in Christ.

²⁵ And as he disputed of righteousnes and temperance, and of the iudgement to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time, and when I haue conuenient time, I will call for thee.

²⁶ Hee hoped also that money shoulde haue bene giuen him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore hee sent for him the oftner, and communed with him.

¹⁵ and have hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

¹⁷ Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

¹⁸ Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.

¹⁹ Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.

²⁰ Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,

²¹ 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.

²² And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.

²³ And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.

²⁴ And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.

²⁵ And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

²⁶ He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

¹⁵ having a hope in God, which they themselves also entertain, that there will be a resurrection both of the righteous and the unrighteous.

¹⁶ On this ground do I also myself strive to have always a conscience void of offence toward God and toward men.

¹⁷ And after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and to make offerings;

¹⁸ in doing which they found me purified in the temple, not with a crowd nor with tumult; but certain Jews from Asia caused it,

¹⁹ who ought to be here before thee, and make their charge, if they had aught against me.

²⁰ Or, let these men themselves say what wrongdoing they found in me when I stood before the council,

²¹ except in relation to this one expression, which I uttered aloud while standing among them: Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am tried before you this day.

²² But Felix, having an accurate knowledge of the matters relating to this way of belief, put them off, and said, When Lysias the chief captain cometh down, I will thoroughly examine your case.

²³ He also gave orders to the centurion to guard him, and let him have indulgence, and not to forbid any of his friends to do him service.

²⁴ And after some days, Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.

²⁵ And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix became alarmed, and answered, Go thy way for the present; and when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

²⁶ He hoped also that money would be given him by Paul; on which account he sent for him the oftener, and conversed with him.

¹⁵ and I have a hope that rests in God — a hope which they also cherish — that there will one day be a resurrection of good and bad alike.

¹⁶ This being so, I strive at all times to keep my conscience clear before both God and people.

¹⁷ After some years' absence I had come to bring charitable gifts to my nation, and to make offerings;

¹⁸ and it was while engaged in this that they found me in the Temple, after completing a period of purification, but not with any crowd or disorder.

¹⁹ There were, however, some Jews from Roman Asia who ought to have been here before you, and to have made any charge that they may have against me —

²⁰ Or else let my opponents here say what they found wrong in me when I was before the Council,

²¹ except as to the one sentence that I shouted out as I stood amongst them — ‘It is about the resurrection of the dead that I am on my trial before you today’.”

²² Felix, however, adjourned the case — though he had a fairly accurate knowledge of all that concerned the Way — with the promise, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will give my decision in your case.”

²³ So he gave orders to the captain in charge of Paul to keep him in custody, but to relax the regulations, and not to prevent any of his personal friends from attending to his wants.

²⁴ Some days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and, sending for Paul, listened to what he had to say about faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ But, while Paul was speaking at length about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgement, Felix became terrified, and interrupted him — “Go for the present, but, when I find an opportunity, I will send for you again.”

²⁶ He was hoping, too, for a bribe from Paul, and so he used to send for him frequently and talk with him.

¹⁵ and I have a hope that rests in God — a hope which they also cherish — that there will one day be a resurrection of good and bad alike.

¹⁶ This being so, I strive at all times to keep my conscience clear before both God and people.

¹⁷ After some years' absence I had come to bring charitable gifts to my nation, and to make offerings;

¹⁸ and it was while engaged in this that they found me in the Temple, after completing a period of purification, but not with any crowd or disorder.

¹⁹ There were, however, some Jews from Roman Asia who ought to have been here before you, and to have made any charge that they may have against me —

²⁰ Or else let my opponents here say what they found wrong in me when I was before the Council,

²¹ except as to the one sentence that I shouted out as I stood among them — ‘It is about the resurrection of the dead that I am on my trial before you today’.”

²² Felix, however, adjourned the case — though he had a fairly accurate knowledge of all that concerned the Way — with the promise, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will give my decision in your case.”

²³ So he gave orders to the captain in charge of Paul to keep him in custody, but to relax the regulations, and not to prevent any of his personal friends from attending to his wants.

²⁴ Some days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and, sending for Paul, listened to what he had to say about faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ But, while Paul was speaking at length about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified, and interrupted him — “Go for the present, but, when I find an opportunity, I will send for you again.”

²⁶ He was hoping, too, for a bribe from Paul, and so he used to send for him frequently and talk with him.

¹⁵ And I’m sure that one day God will make all the dead people come alive again, both the people that were good and the people that were bad. These Jewish leaders here agree with me about that, too.

¹⁶ I always try to do whatever God wants, and I always try to do whatever other people want too, so I always feel good about the things I do.

¹⁷ Let me tell you what happened. A few years ago I went to some other countries, and then a few days ago I got back to Jerusalem. I brought some money with me to give to poor people there, and I wanted to show respect to God by giving things to him at his ceremony house.

¹⁸ And I did the ceremony to make myself clean. But some Jews saw me there at God’s ceremony house. I was by myself. There was no mob of people with me, and I was not upsetting anybody or getting them to go wild.

¹⁹ But it was some other Jews from Asia country that made the people go wild. If those Asia Jews really thought I did something wrong, why didn’t they come here to blame me in front of you? I reckon they know their story isn’t true.

²⁰ And this mob here, they had me in their Jewish court in Jerusalem. But can they tell you that they found me guilty of something? No. I told them my story and they didn’t say that I was guilty of anything.

²¹ But there is one thing I did in that court that upset them. I shouted, ‘You are judging me today because I believe that God will make all the dead people become alive again.’ That’s all I said.”

²² Then Felix stopped the court. You see, he already knew a lot about the Jesus Way. He said to them all, “That boss of the soldiers in Jerusalem, called Lysias, he will come here later, and I will listen to his story too, and then I will say if Paul is guilty or not.”

²³ Then he told the boss of his soldiers, “Take Paul back to the jail and make sure that he stays there, but don’t tie him up. And let his friends come to visit him and look after him.”

²⁴ A few days later Felix came back with his wife. She was a Jewish woman called Drusilla. Felix told a soldier to bring Paul to them, and they listened to him talk. Paul told them, “We have to believe in Jesus. He is the one God sent to us.”

²⁵ And Paul told them about the way God wants people to live, and that he wants us to do what is right, and he wants us to control ourselves. And Paul told them that God will judge everybody one day. Felix heard Paul talking about those things and he got frightened. He said, “Stop, Paul, that’s enough. You can go back to the jail now. Maybe there will be a better time, and then I will get you to come and talk to me again.”

²⁶ And Felix hoped that Paul might give him some money to let him get out of jail, so he often sent somebody to get Paul, and he talked with him. But Paul didn’t give Felix any money, so Felix didn’t let him go.

¹⁵ and have hope towardes God that the same resurreccion from deeth (which they them selves loke for also) shalbe both of iust and vniust.

¹⁶ And therfore stody I to have a cleare consciece towarde God and toward man also.

¹⁷ But after many yeres I came and brought almes to my people and offeringes in the which they founde me purified in the temple nether with multitude nor yet with vnquyetnes.

¹⁸ Howbeit there were certayne Iewes out of Asia

¹⁹ which ought to be here present before the and accuse me yf they had ought agaynst me:

²⁰ or els let these same here saye if they have founde eny evyll doinge in me whill I stonde here in the counsell:

²¹ except it be for this one voyce that I cryed stondinge amonge the of the resurreccion from deeth am I iudged of you this daye.

²² When Felix hearde these thinges he deferde them for he knewe very well of that waye and sayde: when Lisias the captayne is come I will know the vtmost of youre matters.

²³ And he commaunded an vndercaptayne to kepe Paul and that he shuld have rest and that he shuld forbyd none of his aquayntauce to minister vnto him or to come vnto him.

²⁴ And after a certayne dayes came Felix and his wyfe Drusilla which was a Iewas and called forth Paul and hearde him of the fayth which is toward Christ.

²⁵ And as he preached of righteousnes temperaunce and iudgement to come Felix trembled and answered: thou hast done ynough at this tyme departe when I have a conveniet tyme I will sende for the.

²⁶ He hoped also that money shuld have bene geven him of Paul that he myght lowse him: wherfore he called him the oftener and comened with him.

¹⁵ I have the same confident hope in God as these men, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

¹⁶ So I always strive to have a clear conscience before God and human beings.

¹⁷ Now after many years I came to bring help to my nation and gifts of money.

¹⁸ When I did this, certain Jews from Asia found me in a purification ceremony in the temple, not with a crowd or an uproar.

¹⁹ These men ought to be before you now and say what they have against me, if they have anything.

²⁰ Or else, these same men should say what wrong they found in me when I stood before the Jewish council,

²¹ unless it is about this one thing that I shouted out when I stood among them, 'It is concerning the resurrection of those who have died that I am on trial before you today.'”

²² Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, ajourned the hearing. He said, “When Lysias the commander comes down from Jerusalem, I will decide your case.”

²³ Then he commanded the centurion that Paul should be kept under guard, but to have some freedom so that none of his friends would be prevented from attending to his needs.

²⁴ After some days, Felix returned with Drusilla his wife, a Jewess, and he sent for Paul and he heard from him about faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ But when Paul reasoned with him about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now. But when I have the opportunity later on, I will send for you.”

²⁶ At the same time he wanted Paul to give money to him, so he often sent for him and spoke with him.

¹⁵ having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.

¹⁷ Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;

¹⁸ amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.

¹⁹ They ought to have been here before you and to make accusation if they had anything against me.

²⁰ Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,

²¹ unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing among them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today!’”

²² But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case.”

²³ He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.

²⁴ After some days, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”

²⁶ Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often and talked with him.

¹⁵ having hope towards God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ In this I also practise always having a conscience void of offence towards God and men.

¹⁷ Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;

¹⁸ amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.

¹⁹ They ought to have been here before you and to make accusation if they had anything against me.

²⁰ Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,

²¹ unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing amongst them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today!’”

²² But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case.”

²³ He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.

²⁴ After some days, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgement to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”

²⁶ Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often and talked with him.

¹⁵ And have hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ And in this I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense towards God, and towards men.

¹⁷ Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

¹⁸ Upon which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.

¹⁹ Who ought to have been here before thee, and object if they had aught against me.

²⁰ Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil-doing in me, while I stood before the council,

²¹ Except it is for this one voice, that I cried, standing among them, Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.

²² And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.

²³ And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister, or come to him.

²⁴ And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.

²⁵ And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, depart for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

²⁶ He hoped also that money would have been given him by Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

¹⁵ having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.

¹⁷ Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;

¹⁸ amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.

¹⁹ They ought to have been here before you and to make accusation if they had anything against me.

²⁰ Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,

²¹ unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing among them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today!’”

²² But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case.”

²³ He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.

²⁴ After some days, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Messiah Yeshua.

²⁵ As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”

²⁶ Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often and talked with him.

¹⁵ having hope towards God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

¹⁶ In this I also practise always having a conscience void of offence towards God and men.

¹⁷ Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;

¹⁸ amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.

¹⁹ They ought to have been here before you and to make accusation if they had anything against me.

²⁰ Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,

²¹ unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing amongst them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today!’”

²² But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case.”

²³ He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.

²⁴ After some days, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Messiah Yeshua.

²⁵ As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgement to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”

²⁶ Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often and talked with him.

¹⁵ and I have hope in God, which also they themselves abide, the again-rising to coming or to come of just men and wicked.

¹⁶ In this thing I study without hurting, to have conscience to God, and to men evermore.

¹⁷ But after many years, I came to do alms-deeds to my folk, and offerings, and avows or vows;

¹⁸ in which they found me purified in the temple, not with company, neither with noise. And they caught me, and they cried, and said, Take away our enemy. And some Jews of Asia,

¹⁹ which or whom it behooved to be now present at thee, and accuse, if they had anything against me,

²⁰ either these themselves say, if they found in me anything of wicked-ness, since I stand in the council,

²¹ but only of this one voice, by which I cried standing among them, For of the again-rising of dead men I am deemed this day of you.

²² Soothly Felix delayed or deferred them, and knew most certainly of the way, and said, When Lysias, the tribune, shall come down, I shall hear you.

²³ And he commanded to a centurion to keep him, and that he had rest or to have rest, neither to forbid any man to minister of his own things to him.

²⁴ And after some days Felix came, with Drusilla his wife, that was a Jewess, and called Paul, and heard of him the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

²⁵ And while he disputed of right-wiseness, and chastity, and of doom to coming or to come, Felix was made trembling, and answered, That pertaineth now, go; but in time covenable, I shall call thee.

²⁶ Also he hoped, that money should be given to him of Paul; for which thing again or oft he called him, and spake with him.

¹⁵ and I have hope in God, which also they themselves abide, the again-rising to coming of just men and wicked or the again-rising to come of just men and wicked. (and I have this hope in God, which they also wait for, yea, the resurrection to come of both the good or the righteous, and the wicked.)

¹⁶ In this thing I study without hurting, to have conscience to God, and to men (for)evermore. (In this thing I work diligently, to always have a clear conscience before God, and before men.)

¹⁷ But after many years, I came to do almsdeeds to my folk (or I came to give gifts of charity to my people), and offerings, and avows or and vows;

¹⁸ in which they found me purified in the temple, not with company, neither with noise. And they caught (hold of) me, and they cried, and said, Take away our enemy. And some Jews of Asia,

¹⁹ which it behooved to be now present at thee, or whom it behooved to be now present at thee, (or here before thee), and accuse (me), if they had anything against me,

²⁰ either these themselves say, if they (have) found in me anything of wickedness, since I stand in the council,

²¹ but only of this one voice, by which I cried standing among them, For of the again-rising of dead men or For of the again-rising of (the) dead I am deemed this day of you. (but only because of this one thing, which I cried out while standing among them, yea, Because of the resurrection of the dead I am judged, or I am on trial, this day before you.)

²² Soothly Felix delayed or deferred them, and knew most certainly of the way, and said, When Lysias, the tribune (or the commander), shall come down, I shall hear you.

²³ And he commanded to a centurion to keep him, and that he had rest or and to have (some) rest, neither to forbid any man to minister of his own things to him.

²⁴ And after some days Felix came, with Drusilla his wife, that was a Jewess, and called Paul, and heard of him the faith that is in Christ Jesus (or and heard from him about faith in the Messiah Jesus).

²⁵ And while he disputed of rightwiseness, and chastity, and of doom to coming or and of doom to come, Felix was made trembling, and answered, That pertaineth now, go; but in time covenable, I shall call thee. (And while he disputed about righteousness, and love, and the judgement to come, Felix began to tremble, and answered, That pertaineth for now, now go; but at a suitable time, I shall call for thee again.)

²⁶ Also he hoped, that money should be given to him of Paul (or And he hoped, that Paul would give him some money); for which thing again or oft he called him, and spake with him.

¹⁵ having hope toward God, which they themselves also wait for, that there is about to be a rising again of the dead, both of righteous and unrighteous;

¹⁶ and in this I do exercise myself, to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.

¹⁷ 'And after many years I came, about to do kind acts to my nation, and offerings,

¹⁸ in which certain Jews from Asia did find me purified in the temple, not with multitude, nor with tumult,

¹⁹ whom it behoveth to be present before thee, and to accuse, if they had anything against me,

²⁰ or let these same say if they found any unrighteousness in me in my standing before the sanhedrim,

²¹ except concerning this one voice, in which I cried, standing among them — Concerning a rising again of the dead I am judged to-day by you.'

²² And having heard these things, Felix delayed them — having known more exactly of the things concerning the way — saying, 'When Lysias the chief captain may come down, I will know fully the things concerning you;'

²³ having given also a direction to the centurion to keep Paul, to let him also have liberty, and to forbid none of his own friends to minister or to come near to him.

²⁴ And after certain days, Felix having come with Drusilla his wife, being a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith toward Christ,

²⁵ and he reasoning concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment that is about to be, Felix, having become afraid, answered, 'For the present be going, and having got time, I will call for thee;'

²⁶ and at the same time also hoping that money shall be given to him by Paul, that he may release him, therefore, also sending for him the oftener, he was conversing with him;