Tertullus Prosecutes Paul 1 TNT After .v. dayes Ananias the hye preste descended with elders and with a certayne Oratour named Tartullus and enformed the ruelar of Paul. BSB BSB: Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.
2 TNT When Paul was called forth Tartullus beganne to accuse him saying: Seynge that we live in great quyetnes by the meanes of the and that many good thinges are done vnto this nacion thorow thy providence: BSB BSB: When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.
3 TNT that alowe we ever and in all places most myghty Felix with all thankes. BSB BSB: In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
4 TNT Notwithstondinge that I be not tedeous vnto the I praye the that thou woldest heare vs of thy curtesy a feawe wordes. BSB BSB: But in order not to delay you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
5 TNT We have founde this man a pestilent felowe and a mover of debate vnto all the Iewes thorowe out the worlde and a mayntayner of the secte of the Nazarites BSB BSB: We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
6 TNT and hath also enforsed to pollute the temple. Whom we toke and wolde have iudged acordinge to oure lawe: BSB BSB: and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.
7 TNT but the hye captayne Lisias came vpon vs and with great violence toke him awaye out of oure hodes BSB BSB: Not in the BSB
8 TNT commaundinge his accusars to come vnto the. Of who thou mayst (yf thou wilt enquyre) knowe the certayne of all these thinges where of we accuse him. BSB BSB: By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”
9 TNT The Iewes lyke wyse affermed sayinge that it was even so. BSB BSB: The Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true.
Paul’s Defense to Felix 10 TNT Then Paul (after that the rular him selfe had beckened vnto him that he shuld speake) answered: I shall with a moare quyet minde answere for my selfe for as moche as I vnderstonde that thou hast bene of many yeares a iudge vnto this people BSB BSB: When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.
11 TNT because that thou mayst knowe that there are yet .xii. dayes sence I went vp to Ierusalem for to praye BSB BSB: You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
12 TNT and that they nether founde me in the temple disputinge with eny man other raysinge vp the people nether in the Synagoges nor in the cite. BSB BSB: Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city.
13 TNT Nether can they prove the thinges wher of they accuse me. BSB BSB: Nor can they prove to you any of their charges against me.
14 TNT But this I confesse vnto the that after that waye (which they call heresy) so worshippe I the God of my fathers belevinge all thinges which are writte in the lawe and the Prophetes BSB BSB: I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,
15 TNT and have hope towardes God that the same resurreccion from deeth (which they them selves loke for also) shalbe both of iust and vniust. BSB BSB: and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
16 TNT And therfore stody I to have a cleare consciece towarde God and toward man also. BSB BSB: In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
17 TNT But after many yeres I came and brought almes to my people and offeringes in the which they founde me purified in the temple nether with multitude nor yet with vnquyetnes. BSB BSB: After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
18 TNT Howbeit there were certayne Iewes out of Asia BSB BSB: At the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia
19 TNT which ought to be here present before the and accuse me yf they had ought agaynst me: BSB BSB: who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.
20 TNT or els let these same here saye if they have founde eny evyll doinge in me whill I stonde here in the counsell: BSB BSB: Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin,
21 TNT except it be for this one voyce that I cryed stondinge amonge the of the resurreccion from deeth am I iudged of you this daye. BSB BSB: unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”
The Verdict Postponed 22 TNT When Felix hearde these thinges he deferde them for he knewe very well of that waye and sayde: when Lisias the captayne is come I will know the vtmost of youre matters. BSB BSB: Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
23 TNT And he commaunded an vndercaptayne to kepe Paul and that he shuld have rest and that he shuld forbyd none of his aquayntauce to minister vnto him or to come vnto him. BSB BSB: He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.
24 TNT And after a certayne dayes came Felix and his wyfe Drusilla which was a Iewas and called forth Paul and hearde him of the fayth which is toward Christ. BSB BSB: After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
25 TNT And as he preached of righteousnes temperaunce and iudgement to come Felix trembled and answered: thou hast done ynough at this tyme departe when I have a conveniet tyme I will sende for the. BSB BSB: As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
26 TNT He hoped also that money shuld have bene geven him of Paul that he myght lowse him: wherfore he called him the oftener and comened with him. BSB BSB: At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
27 TNT But after two yeare Festus Porcius came into Felix roume. And Felix willinge to shewe the Iewes a pleasure lefte Paul in preson bounde. BSB BSB: After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
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