{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/erv/acts/24","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-31T14:38:37.181Z"},"reference":{"translation":"ERV","book":"Acts","bookSlug":"acts","chapter":24,"testament":"NEW"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":23,"nextChapter":25,"totalChapters":28,"totalVerses":27},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with certain elders, and with an orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by thy providence evils are corrected for this nation,"},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:"},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"who moreover assayed to profane the temple: on whom also we laid hold:"},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"from whom thou wilt be able, by examining him thyself, to take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"And the Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that these things were so."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"And when the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, Paul answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do cheerfully make my defence:"},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"seeing that thou canst take knowledge, that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem:"},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"and neither in the temple did they find me disputing with any man or stirring up a crowd, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Neither can they prove to thee the things whereof they now accuse me."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"But this I confess unto thee, that after the Way which they call a sect, so serve I the God of our fathers, believing all things which are according to the law, and which are written in the prophets:"},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurrection both of the just and unjust."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"Herein do I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men alway."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings:"},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"amidst which they found me purified in the temple, with no crowd, nor yet with tumult: but there were certain Jews from Asia—"},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"who ought to have been here before thee, and to make accusation, if they had aught against me."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Or else let these men themselves say what wrong-doing they found, when I stood before the council,"},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"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."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"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."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"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."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"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."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"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."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favour with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds."}],"citation":{"inline":"Acts 24 (ERV)","markdown":"[Acts 24](https://primebible.com/erv/acts/24)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* ERV. https://primebible.com/erv/acts/24 (accessed 2026-05-31)."}}