having a hope in God, which these men cherish themselves, that there shall certainly be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

But this I admit to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect I do serve the God of our fathers, believing everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets;

At the same time too, he was hoping that money would be given him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and converse with him.

But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned.

But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you.”

For we have found this man a real pest and a fellow who stirs up dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

In view of this, I also do my best to maintain always a blameless conscience both before God and before men.

After five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders, with an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought charges to the governor against Paul.

After Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying to the governor,“Since we have through you attained much peace, and since by your providence reforms are being carried out for this nation,

But some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla, his wife who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.

When the governor had nodded for him to speak, Paul responded:“Knowing that for many years you have been a judge to this nation, I cheerfully make my defense,

But Lysias the commander came along, and with much violence took him out of our hands,

But Felix, having a more exact knowledge about the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.”

Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings;

we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

And he even tried to desecrate the temple; and then we arrested him. [We wanted to judge him according to our own Law.

Then he gave orders to the centurion for him to be kept in custody and yet have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from ministering to him.

ordering his accusers to come before you.] By examining him yourself concerning all these matters you will be able to ascertain the things of which we accuse him.”

Nor can they prove to you the charges of which they now accuse me.

since you can take note of the fact that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

in which they found me occupied in the temple, having been purified, without any crowd or uproar. But there were some Jews from Asia—

who ought to have been present before you and to make accusation, if they should have anything against me.

But, that I may not weary you any further, I beg you to grant us, by your kindness, a brief hearing.

Neither in the temple, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city itself did they find me carrying on a discussion with anyone or causing a riot.

other than for this one statement which I shouted out while standing among them, ‘For the resurrection of the dead I am on trial before you today.’”

Or else let these men themselves tell what misdeed they found when I stood before the Council,

The Jews also joined in the attack, asserting that these things were so.