Acts 24
1 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.
Post quinque autem dies descendit princeps sacerdotum, Ananias, cum senioribus quibusdam, et Tertullo quodam oratore, qui adierunt praesidem adversus Paulum.
2 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.
Et citato Paulo coepit accusare Tertullus, dicens: Cum in multa pace agamus per te, et multa corrigantur per tuam providentiam;
3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
semper et ubique suscipimus, optime Felix, cum omni gratiarum actione.
4 But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
Ne diutius autem te protraham, oro, breviter ut audias nos pro tua clementia.
5 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,
Invenimus hunc hominem pestiferum, et concitantem seditiones omnibus Iudaeis in universo orbe, et auctorem seditionis sectae Nazarenorum:
6 and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.
qui etiam templum violare conatus est, quem et apprehensum voluimus secundum legem nostram iudicare.
Superveniens autem tribunus Lysias, cum vi magna eripuit eum de manibus nostris,
8 By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”
iubens accusatores eius ad te venire: a quo poteris ipse iudicans, de omnibus istis cognoscere, de quibus nos accusamus eum.
9 The Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true.
Adiecerunt autem et Iudaei, dicentes haec ita se habere.
10 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.
Respondit autem Paulus, (annuente sibi Praeside dicere) Ex multis annis te esse iudicem genti huic sciens, bono animo pro me satisfaciam.
11 You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
Potes enim cognoscere quia non plus sunt mihi dies quam duodecim, ex quo ascendi adorare in Ierusalem:
12 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.
et neque in templo invenerunt me cum aliquo disputantem, aut concursum facientem turbae, neque in synagogis, neque in civitate:
13 Nor can they prove to you any of their charges against me.
neque probare possunt tibi de quibus nunc me accusant.
14 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,
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:
15 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.
spem habens in Deum, quam et hi ipsi expectant, resurrectionem futuram iustorum, et iniquorum.
16 In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
In hoc et ipse studeo sine offendiculo conscientiam habere ad Deum, et ad homines semper.
17 After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
Post annos autem plures eleemosynas facturus in gentem meam, veni, et oblationes, et vota,
18 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
in quibus invenerunt me purificatum in templo: non cum turba, neque cum tumultu et apprehenderunt me clamantes, et dicentes: Tolle inimicum nostrum.
19 who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.
Quidam autem ex Asia Iudaei, quos oportebat apud te praesto esse, et accusare siquid haberent adversum me:
20 Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin,
aut hi ipsi dicant siquid invenerunt in me iniquitatis cum stem in concilio,
21 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.’”
nisi de una hac solummodo voce, qua clamavi inter eos stans: Quoniam de resurrectione mortuorum ego iudicor hodie a vobis.
22 Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
Distulit autem illos Felix, certissime sciens de via hac, dicens: Cum Tribunus Lysias descenderit, audiam vos.
23 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.
Iussitque Centurioni custodire eum, et habere requiem, nec quemquam de suis prohibere ministrare ei.
24 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.
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.
25 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.”
Disputante autem illo de iustitia, et castitate, et de iudicio futuro, tremefactus Felix respondit: Quod nunc attinet, vade: tempore autem opportuno accersiam te:
26 At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
simul et sperans, quod pecunia ei daretur a Paulo, propter quod et frequenter accersiens eum, loquebatur cum eo.
27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
Biennio autem expleto, accepit successorem Felix Portium Festum. Volens autem gratiam praestare Iudaeis Felix, reliquit Paulum vinctum.
