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. (Ac 21:18; Ac 21:27; Ac 23:2; Ac 23:24; Ac 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, (Lu 1:3; Ac 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. (Lu 23:2; Ac 5:17; Ac 15:5; Ac 24:14; Ac 26:5; Ac 28:22)6He even tried to profane the temple, but we seized him.[2] (Ac 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; Ac 8:27; Ac 20:16; Ac 24:1)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. (Ac 25:8)13Neither can they prove to you what they now bring up against me. (Ac 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, (Lu 1:74; Ac 3:13; Ac 9:2; Ac 22:3; Ac 24:5; Ac 24:22; Ac 26:22; Ac 27:23; Ac 28:23; Ro 1:9; Ro 3:21; 2Ti 1:3; Heb 9:14; Heb 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. (Da 12:2; Lu 14:14; Ac 23:6; Ga 5:5; Tit 2:13)16So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man. (Ac 23:1; 1Co 10:32; Php 1:10; 1Ti 4:7; 1Ti 4:15; Jud 1:24)17Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings. (Ac 20:16; Ac 20:31; Ac 24:11; Ac 26:4; Ac 28:19; Ro 15:25; Ro 15:31; 1Co 16:1; 2Co 8:1; 2Co 9:1; 2Co 9:12; Ga 2:10)18While I was doing this, they found me purified in the temple, without any crowd or tumult. But some Jews from Asia— (Ac 21:26; Ac 21:27; Ac 26:21)19they ought to be here before you and to make an accusation, should they have anything against me. (Ac 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.’” (Ac 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.” (Ac 9:2; Ac 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. (Ac 27:3; Ac 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. (Ac 20:21; Ro 3:24; Ga 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.” (Ac 17:32; 2Ti 4:2; Tit 2:12)26At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him. (Ac 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. (Mr 15:15; Lu 21:12; Ac 12:3; Ac 25:1; Ac 25:9; Ac 25:14; Ac 26:24)
1Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor.2When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: ‘We have enjoyed a long period of peace under you, and your foresight has brought about reforms in this nation.3Everywhere and in every way, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude.4But in order not to weary you further, I would request that you be kind enough to hear us briefly.5‘We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect6-7and even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.[1]8By examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him.’9The other Jews joined in the accusation, asserting that these things were true.10When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: ‘I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defence.11You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.12My accusers did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple, or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city.13And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me.14However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets,15and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.16So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.17‘After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings.18I was ceremonially clean when they found me in the temple courts doing this. There was no crowd with me, nor was I involved in any disturbance.19But there are some Jews from the province of Asia, who ought to be here before you and bring charges if they have anything against me.20Or these who are here should state what crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin –21unless it was this one thing I shouted as I stood in their presence: “It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.” ’22Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. ‘When Lysias the commander comes,’ he said, ‘I will decide your case.’23He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs.24Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.25As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, ‘That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.’26At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him.27When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favour to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.
1Five days later Ananias the high priest went down to Caesarea. Some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus went with him. They brought their charges against Paul to the governor.2So Paul was called in. Tertullus began to bring the charges against Paul. He said to Felix, ‘We have enjoyed a long time of peace while you have been ruling. You are a wise leader. You have made this a better nation.3Most excellent Felix, we gladly admit this everywhere and in every way. And we are very thankful.4I don’t want to bother you. But would you be kind enough to listen to us for a short time?5‘We have found that Paul is a troublemaker. This man stirs up trouble among Jews all over the world. He is a leader of those who follow Jesus of Nazareth.6-7He even tried to make our temple impure. So we arrested him.8Question him yourself. Then you will learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him.’9The other Jews said the same thing. They agreed that the charges were true.10The governor motioned for Paul to speak. Paul said, ‘I know that you have been a judge over this nation for quite a few years. So I am glad to explain my actions to you.11About 12 days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. You can easily check on this.12Those bringing charges against me did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple. I wasn’t stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city.13They can’t prove to you any of the charges they are making against me.14It is true that I worship the God of our people. I am a follower of the Way of Jesus. Those bringing charges against me call it a cult. I believe everything that is in keeping with the Law. I believe everything that is in keeping with what is written in the Prophets.15I have the same hope in God that these men themselves have. I believe that both the godly and the ungodly will rise from the dead.16So I always try not to do anything wrong in the eyes of God or in the eyes of people.17‘I was away for several years. Then I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for those who were poor. I also came to offer sacrifices.18They found me doing this in the temple courtyard. I had already been made pure and “clean” in the usual way. There was no crowd with me. I didn’t stir up any trouble.19But there are some other Jews who should be here in front of you. They are from Asia Minor. They should bring charges if they have anything against me.20Let the Jews who are here tell you what crime I am guilty of. After all, I was put on trial by the Sanhedrin.21Perhaps they blame me for what I said when I was on trial. I shouted, “I believe that people will rise from the dead. That is why I am on trial here today.” ’22Felix knew all about the Way of Jesus. So he put off the trial for the time being. ‘Lysias the commanding officer will come,’ he said. ‘Then I will decide your case.’23He ordered the commander to keep Paul under guard. He told him to give Paul some freedom. He also told him to allow Paul’s friends to take care of his needs.24Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla. She was a Jew. Felix sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.25Paul talked about how to live a godly life. He talked about how people should control themselves. He also talked about the time when God will judge everyone. Then Felix became afraid. ‘That’s enough for now!’ he said. ‘You may leave. When I find the time, I will send for you.’26He was hoping that Paul would offer him some money to let him go. So he often sent for Paul and talked with him.27Two years passed. Porcius Festus took the place of Felix. But Felix wanted to do the Jews a favour. So he left Paul in prison.
Acts 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.
1Nach fünf Tagen kam der Hohepriester Hananias mit einigen Ältesten und dem Anwalt Tertullus herab und sie brachten beim Statthalter ihre Klage gegen Paulus vor.2Er wurde herbeigeholt und Tertullus erhob Anklage mit folgenden Worten: Tiefen Frieden genießen wir durch dich und durch deine Umsicht hat sich für dieses Volk vieles gebessert.3Das erkennen wir immer und überall mit großer Dankbarkeit an, erlauchter Felix.4Um dich aber nicht länger bemühen zu müssen, bitte ich dich, uns in deiner Milde kurz anzuhören.5Wir finden nämlich, dieser Mann ist eine Pest, ein Unruhestifter bei allen Juden in der Welt und ein Rädelsführer der Nazoräersekte. (Ac 2:22; Ac 17:6)6-7Er hat sogar versucht, den Tempel zu entweihen. Wir haben ihn festgenommen.[1]8Wenn du ihn verhörst, wirst du selbst alles ermitteln können, wessen wir ihn anklagen.9Und die Juden unterstützten ihn, indem sie behaupteten, so sei es.10Auf einen Wink des Statthalters erwiderte Paulus: Da ich dich seit vielen Jahren als Richter für dieses Volk kenne, verteidige ich meine Sache voll Zuversicht.11Wie du feststellen kannst, sind erst zwölf Tage vergangen, seit ich nach Jerusalem hinaufgezogen bin, um Gott anzubeten. (Ac 21:17)12Sie haben mich weder im Tempel noch in den Synagogen noch anderswo in der Stadt dabei angetroffen, dass ich ein Streitgespräch mit jemandem geführt oder einen Aufruhr im Volk erregt hätte.13Sie können dir auch nichts von dem beweisen, was sie mir jetzt vorwerfen.14Das allerdings bekenne ich dir: Dem Weg entsprechend, den sie eine Sekte nennen, diene ich dem Gott meiner Väter. Ich glaube an alles, was im Gesetz und in den Propheten steht, (Ac 9:2; Ac 19:9)15und ich habe dieselbe Hoffnung auf Gott, die auch diese hier haben: dass es eine Auferstehung der Gerechten und Ungerechten geben wird. (Da 12:2; Joh 5:28; 2Macc 7:9)16Deshalb bemühe ich mich auch, vor Gott und den Menschen immer ein untadeliges Gewissen zu haben. (Ac 23:1)17Nach mehreren Jahren bin ich nun zu meinem Volk gekommen, um Spenden zu überbringen und zu opfern. (Ro 15:25; Ga 2:10)18Als ich mich zu diesem Zweck im Tempel hatte heiligen lassen, fanden mich - nicht mit einer Volksmenge und nicht bei einem Tumult - (Ac 21:27)19einige Juden aus der Provinz Asien; sie müssten vor dir erscheinen und Anklage erheben, wenn sie etwas gegen mich vorzubringen haben.20Oder diese hier sollen doch selbst sagen, was für ein Vergehen sie herausgefunden haben, als ich vor dem Hohen Rat stand,21es sei denn der eine Satz, den ich, als ich vor ihnen stand, ausgerufen habe: Wegen der Auferstehung der Toten stehe ich heute vor eurem Gericht. (Ac 23:6)22Nachdem Felix genauere Kenntnis über den Weg gewonnen hatte, vertagte er den Fall mit den Worten: Sobald der Oberst Lysias herabkommt, werde ich eure Sache entscheiden. (Ac 23:26)23Den Hauptmann wies er an, Paulus weiter in Gewahrsam zu halten, jedoch in leichter Haft, und niemanden von den Seinen daran zu hindern, ihm zu Diensten zu sein. (Ac 27:3; Ac 28:16)24Einige Tage darauf erschien Felix mit seiner Gemahlin Drusilla, einer Jüdin, ließ Paulus holen und hörte ihn an über den Glauben an Christus Jesus.25Als aber die Rede auf Gerechtigkeit, Enthaltsamkeit und das bevorstehende Gericht kam, geriet Felix in Furcht und unterbrach ihn: Für jetzt kannst du gehen; wenn ich Zeit finde, werde ich dich wieder rufen.26Dabei hoffte er zugleich, von Paulus Geld zu erhalten. Deshalb ließ er ihn auch häufiger kommen und unterhielt sich mit ihm.
Paulus vor dem Statthalter Festus – Seine Berufung an den Kaiser
27Nach zwei Jahren aber wurde Porcius Festus Nachfolger des Felix; und weil Felix den Juden einen Gefallen erweisen wollte, ließ er Paulus in der Haft zurück.[2] (Ac 25:9)