Actuum Apostolorum 24
1 Post quinque autem dies descendit princeps sacerdotum, Ananias, cum senioribus quibusdam, et Tertullo quodam oratore, qui adierunt praesidem adversus Paulum.
After five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with certain elders and an orator, one Tertullus. They informed the governor against Paul.
2 Et citato Paulo coepit accusare Tertullus, dicens: Cum in multa pace agamus per te, et multa corrigantur per tuam providentiam;
When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that prosperity is coming to this nation by your foresight,
3 semper et ubique suscipimus, optime Felix, cum omni gratiarum actione.
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
4 Ne diutius autem te protraham, oro, breviter ut audias nos pro tua clementia.
But that I don’t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.
5 Invenimus hunc hominem pestiferum, et concitantem seditiones omnibus Iudaeis in universo orbe, et auctorem seditionis sectae Nazarenorum:
For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
6 qui etiam templum violare conatus est, quem et apprehensum voluimus secundum legem nostram iudicare.
He even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him.
7 Superveniens autem tribunus Lysias, cum vi magna eripuit eum de manibus nostris,
8 iubens accusatores eius ad te venire: a quo poteris ipse iudicans, de omnibus istis cognoscere, de quibus nos accusamus eum.
By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him.”
9 Adiecerunt autem et Iudaei, dicentes haec ita se habere.
The Jews also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were so.
10 Respondit autem Paulus, (annuente sibi Praeside dicere) Ex multis annis te esse iudicem genti huic sciens, bono animo pro me satisfaciam.
When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered, “Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense,
11 Potes enim cognoscere quia non plus sunt mihi dies quam duodecim, ex quo ascendi adorare in Ierusalem:
seeing that you can verify that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem.
12 et neque in templo invenerunt me cum aliquo disputantem, aut concursum facientem turbae, neque in synagogis, neque in civitate:
In the temple they didn’t find me disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd, either in the synagogues or in the city.
13 neque probare possunt tibi de quibus nunc me accusant.
Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me.
14 Confiteor autem hoc tibi, quod secundum sectam, quam dicunt haeresim, sic deservio Patri, et Deo meo, credens omnibus, quae in Lege, et Prophetis scripta sunt:
But this I confess to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, so I serve the God of our fathers, believing all things which are according to the law, and which are written in the prophets;
15 spem habens in Deum, quam et hi ipsi expectant, resurrectionem futuram iustorum, et iniquorum.
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 hoc et ipse studeo sine offendiculo conscientiam habere ad Deum, et ad homines semper.
In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
17 Post annos autem plures eleemosynas facturus in gentem meam, veni, et oblationes, et vota,
Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;
18 in quibus invenerunt me purificatum in templo: non cum turba, neque cum tumultu et apprehenderunt me clamantes, et dicentes: Tolle inimicum nostrum.
amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.
19 Quidam autem ex Asia Iudaei, quos oportebat apud te praesto esse, et accusare siquid haberent adversum me:
They ought to have been here before you and to make accusation if they had anything against me.
20 aut hi ipsi dicant siquid invenerunt in me iniquitatis cum stem in concilio,
Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,
21 nisi de una hac solummodo voce, qua clamavi inter eos stans: Quoniam de resurrectione mortuorum ego iudicor hodie a vobis.
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 Distulit autem illos Felix, certissime sciens de via hac, dicens: Cum Tribunus Lysias descenderit, audiam vos.
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 Iussitque Centurioni custodire eum, et habere requiem, nec quemquam de suis prohibere ministrare ei.
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 Post aliquot autem dies veniens Felix cum Drusilla uxore sua, quae erat Iudaea, vocavit Paulum, et audivit ab eo fidem, quae est in Christum Iesum.
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 Disputante autem illo de iustitia, et castitate, et de iudicio futuro, tremefactus Felix respondit: Quod nunc attinet, vade: tempore autem opportuno accersiam te:
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 simul et sperans, quod pecunia ei daretur a Paulo, propter quod et frequenter accersiens eum, loquebatur cum eo.
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.
27 Biennio autem expleto, accepit successorem Felix Portium Festum. Volens autem gratiam praestare Iudaeis Felix, reliquit Paulum vinctum.
But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
