1Nach fünf Tagen aber kam der Hohe Priester Hananias mit einigen Ältesten und Tertullus, einem Anwalt[1], herab, und sie machten bei dem Statthalter Anzeige gegen Paulus. (Apg 25,2)2Als er aber gerufen worden war, begann Tertullus die Anklage und sprach: Da wir großen Frieden durch dich genießen und da durch deine Fürsorge für diese Nation Verbesserungen getroffen worden sind,3so erkennen wir es allseits und überall, hochedler Felix, mit aller Dankbarkeit an.4Damit ich dich aber nicht länger aufhalte, bitte ich dich, uns in Kürze nach deiner Geneigtheit[2] anzuhören.5Denn wir haben diesen Mann als eine Pest befunden und als einen, der unter allen Juden, die auf dem Erdkreis sind, Aufruhr erregt, und als einen Anführer der Sekte der Nazoräer[3]; (Apg 13,45; Apg 24,14; Apg 28,22)6-7der auch versucht hat, den Tempel zu entheiligen, den wir auch ergriffen haben;[4] (Apg 21,28)8von ihm kannst du selbst, wenn du ihn verhört hast, über alles dies Gewissheit erhalten, dessen wir ihn anklagen. – (Apg 23,30)9Aber auch die Juden griffen ⟨Paulus⟩ mit an und sagten, dass dies sich so verhalte.
Verteidigungsrede des Paulus vor Felix
10Paulus aber antwortete, nachdem ihm der Statthalter zu reden gewinkt hatte: Da ich weiß, dass du seit vielen Jahren Richter über diese Nation bist, so verteidige ich meine Sache getrost.11Du kannst ja erfahren, dass es nicht mehr als zwölf Tage sind, seit ich hinaufging, um in Jerusalem anzubeten.12Und sie haben mich weder im Tempel angetroffen, noch dass ich mit jemand in Unterredung war oder einen Auflauf der Volksmenge machte, weder in den Synagogen noch in der Stadt; (Apg 25,8; Apg 28,17)13auch können sie dir das nicht beweisen, weswegen sie mich jetzt anklagen. (Apg 25,7)14Aber dies bekenne ich dir, dass ich nach dem Weg[5], den sie eine Sekte nennen, so dem Gott meiner Väter diene, indem ich allem glaube, was in dem Gesetz und in den Propheten geschrieben steht, (Apg 9,2; Apg 24,5; Röm 1,9)15und die Hoffnung zu Gott habe, die auch selbst diese hegen, dass eine Auferstehung der Gerechten wie der Ungerechten sein wird. (Joh 5,29; Apg 23,6; Apg 26,6; Apg 28,20)16Darum übe ich mich auch, allezeit ein Gewissen ohne Anstoß zu haben vor Gott und den Menschen. (Apg 23,1; 2Kor 1,12; 2Kor 8,21; 1Tim 1,19; Hebr 13,18; 1Petr 3,16)17Nach mehreren Jahren aber kam ich her, um Almosen für meine Nation und Opfer darzubringen. (Apg 11,30)18Bei diesen fanden sie mich, gereinigt im Tempel, weder mit Auflauf noch mit Tumult; (Apg 21,26)19⟨es waren⟩ aber einige Juden aus Asien[6], die hier vor dir sein und Klage führen sollten, wenn sie etwas gegen mich hätten.20Oder lass diese selbst sagen, welches Unrecht sie gefunden haben, als ich vor dem Hohen Rat[7] stand,21es sei denn wegen dieses einen Ausrufs, den ich tat, als ich unter ihnen stand: Wegen der Auferstehung der Toten werde ich heute vor euch gerichtet. (Joh 5,29; Apg 23,6)22Felix aber, der von dem Weg[8] genauere Kenntnis hatte, vertagte ihre Sache[9] und sagte: Wenn Lysias, der Oberste, herabkommt, so will ich eure Sache entscheiden. (Apg 9,2)23Und er befahl dem Hauptmann, ihn in Gewahrsam zu halten und ihm Erleichterung zu geben und niemandem von den Seinen zu wehren, ihm zu dienen. (Apg 27,3; Apg 28,16)
Paulus und Felix
24Nach einigen Tagen aber kam Felix herbei mit Drusilla[10], seiner Frau, die eine Jüdin war, und ließ den Paulus holen und hörte ihn über den Glauben an Christus.25Als er aber über Gerechtigkeit und Enthaltsamkeit und das kommende Gericht redete, wurde Felix mit Furcht erfüllt und antwortete: Für jetzt geh hin! Wenn ich aber gelegene Zeit habe, werde ich dich rufen lassen. (Apg 17,32)26Zugleich hoffte er, dass ihm von Paulus Geld gegeben werde; deshalb ließ er ihn auch öfter holen und unterhielt sich mit ihm.27Als aber zwei Jahre verflossen[11] waren, bekam Felix[12] den Porzius Festus zum Nachfolger; und da Felix sich bei den Juden in Gunst setzen wollte, hinterließ er den Paulus gefangen. (Apg 12,3; Apg 25,14)
1And 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. (Apg 21,18; Apg 21,27; Apg 23,2; Apg 23,24; Apg 24,11)2And when he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: “Since through you we enjoy much peace, and since by your foresight, most excellent Felix, reforms are being made for this nation, (Lk 1,3; Apg 23,26)3in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.4But, to detain[1] you no further, I beg you in your kindness to hear us briefly.5For we have found this man a plague, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. (Lk 23,2; Apg 5,17; Apg 15,5; Apg 24,14; Apg 26,5; Apg 28,22)6-7He even tried to profane the temple, but we seized him.[2] (Apg 21,27)8By examining him yourself you will be able to find out from him about everything of which we accuse him.”9The Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that all these things were so.10And when the governor had nodded to him to speak, Paul replied: “Knowing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.11You can verify that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem, (Joh 12,20; Apg 1,1; Apg 8,27; Apg 20,16)12and they did not find me disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd, either in the temple or in the synagogues or in the city. (Apg 25,8)13Neither can they prove to you what they now bring up against me. (Apg 25,7)14But this I confess 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 and written in the Prophets, (Lk 1,74; Apg 3,13; Apg 9,2; Apg 22,3; Apg 24,5; Apg 24,22; Apg 26,22; Apg 27,23; Apg 28,23; Röm 1,9; Röm 3,21; 2Tim 1,3; Hebr 9,14; Hebr 12,28)15having a hope in God, which these men themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust. (Dan 12,2; Lk 14,14; Apg 23,6; Gal 5,5; Tit 2,13)16So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man. (Apg 23,1; 1Kor 10,32; Phil 1,10; 1Tim 4,7; 1Tim 4,15; Jud 1,24)17Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings. (Apg 20,16; Apg 20,31; Apg 26,4; Apg 28,19; Röm 15,25; Röm 15,31; 1Kor 16,1; 2Kor 8,1; 2Kor 9,1; 2Kor 9,2; 2Kor 9,12; Gal 2,10)18While I was doing this, they found me purified in the temple, without any crowd or tumult. But some Jews from Asia— (Apg 21,26; Apg 21,27; Apg 26,21)19they ought to be here before you and to make an accusation, should they have anything against me. (Apg 23,30)20Or else let these men themselves say what wrongdoing they found when I stood before the council,21other than this one thing that I cried out while standing among them: ‘It is with respect to the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you this day.’” (Apg 23,6)
Paul Kept in Custody
22But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case.” (Apg 9,2; Apg 24,14)23Then he gave orders to the centurion that he should be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that none of his friends should be prevented from attending to his needs. (Apg 27,3; Apg 28,16)24After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. (Apg 20,21; Röm 3,24; Gal 2,16)25And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.” (Apg 17,32; 2Tim 4,2; Tit 2,12; Tit 2,13)26At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him. (Apg 24,17)27When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. (Mk 15,15; Lk 21,12; Apg 12,3; Apg 25,1; Apg 25,9; Apg 25,14; Apg 26,24)
Apostelgeschichte 24
King James Version
1And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.2And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,3We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.4Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.5For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:6Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.7But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,8Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.9And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.10Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:11Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.12And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:13Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.14But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:15And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.16And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.17Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.18Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.19Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.20Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,21Except 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.22And 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.23And 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.24And 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.25And 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.26He 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.27But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
Apostelgeschichte 24
Nuova Riveduta 2006
von Società Biblica di Ginevra
Paolo accusato davanti al governatore Felice
1Cinque giorni dopo, il sommo sacerdote Anania discese con alcuni anziani e con un avvocato di nome Tertullo, e si presentarono al governatore per accusare Paolo.2Egli fu chiamato e Tertullo cominciò ad accusarlo, dicendo:3«Siccome per merito tuo, eccellentissimo Felice, godiamo molta pace, e per la tua previdenza sono state fatte delle riforme in favore di questa nazione, noi in tutto e per tutto lo riconosciamo con viva gratitudine.4Ora, per non trattenerti troppo a lungo, ti prego di ascoltare brevemente, secondo la tua benevolenza.5Abbiamo dunque trovato che quest’uomo è una peste, che fomenta rivolte fra tutti i Giudei del mondo ed è capo della setta dei Nazareni.6Egli ha perfino tentato di profanare il tempio; perciò lo abbiamo arrestato; [e volevamo giudicarlo secondo la nostra legge;7ma il tribuno Lisia è intervenuto e lo ha tolto con violenza dalle nostre mani,8ordinando che i suoi accusatori si presentassero davanti a te;] interrogandolo, potrai tu stesso avere piena conoscenza di tutte le cose di cui noi lo accusiamo».9I Giudei si unirono anch’essi nelle accuse, affermando che le cose stavano così.10Allora Paolo, dopo che il governatore gli ebbe fatto cenno di parlare, rispose: «Sapendo che già da molti anni tu sei giudice[1] di questa nazione, parlo con più coraggio a mia difesa.11Perché tu puoi accertarti che non sono più di dodici giorni da quando salii a Gerusalemme per adorare;12ed essi non mi hanno trovato nel tempio a discutere con nessuno né a fare assembramenti di popolo, né nelle sinagoghe né in città;13e non possono provarti le cose delle quali ora mi accusano.14Ma ti confesso questo, che adoro il Dio dei miei padri, secondo la Via che essi chiamano setta, credendo in tutte le cose che sono scritte nella legge e nei profeti;15avendo in Dio la speranza, condivisa anche da costoro, che ci sarà una risurrezione dei giusti e degli ingiusti.16Per questo anch’io mi esercito ad avere sempre una coscienza pura davanti a Dio e davanti agli uomini.17Dopo molti anni sono venuto a portare elemosine alla mia nazione e a presentare delle offerte.18Mentre io stavo facendo questo, mi hanno trovato purificato nel tempio, senza assembramento e senza tumulto;19e vi erano alcuni Giudei dell’Asia; questi avrebbero dovuto comparire davanti a te e accusarmi, se avevano qualcosa contro di me.20Oppure dicano costoro quale misfatto hanno trovato in me, quando mi presentai davanti al sinedrio;21a meno che si tratti di questa sola parola che gridai, quando comparvi davanti a loro: “È a motivo della risurrezione dei morti, che io sono oggi giudicato da voi”».22Allora Felice, che era assai bene informato su questa Via, li rinviò dicendo: «Quando sarà giunto il tribuno Lisia, esaminerò il caso vostro».23E ordinò al centurione che egli fosse custodito, permettendogli però una certa libertà e senza vietare ad alcuno dei suoi di rendergli dei servizi.
Felice rinvia il caso di Paolo
24Dopo alcuni giorni Felice, venuto con sua moglie Drusilla[2], che era giudea, mandò a chiamare Paolo e lo ascoltò circa la fede in Cristo Gesù.25Siccome Paolo parlava di giustizia, di temperanza e del giudizio futuro, Felice si spaventò e replicò: «Per ora va’; e quando ne avrò l’opportunità, ti manderò a chiamare».26Egli sperava, allo stesso tempo, che Paolo gli avrebbe dato del denaro: per questo lo mandava spesso a chiamare e conversava con lui.27Trascorsi due anni, Felice ebbe per successore Porcio Festo; e Felice, volendo guadagnare il favore dei Giudei, lasciò Paolo in prigione.