Дії 24
1 А по п'яти днях прибув первосвященик Ана́ній з якимись старши́ми, та з промовцем якимсь Терти́лом, що перед намісником ска́ржилися на Павла.
Five days later Ananias the high priest, [having heard that Paul was now in Caesarea], went down [there from Jerusalem], along with some [other Jewish] elders and a lawyer [whose name was] Tertullus. There they formally told the governor what Paul had done [that they considered] wrong.
2 Коли ж він був покликаний, то Тертил оскаржати зачав, промовляючи: „Через тебе великий мир маємо ми, і для наро́ду цього добрі речі впроваджено через дбайливість твою, —
[The governor commanded] Paul to be brought {[a soldier] to bring Paul} in. [When Paul arrived], Tertullus began to accuse him. He said [to the governor], “Honorable Governor Felix, during the many years that you [(sg)] have ruled us, we [(exc)] have lived well/peacefully. By planning wisely, you have improved many things in this province.
3 це ми за́вжди і скрізь визнаємо з подякою щирою, вседостойний наш Фе́ліксе!
[Therefore], sir, we [(exc)] always gratefully acknowledge everything that [you have done] for all [of us], wherever [you have done those things].
4 Та щоб довго тебе не турбува́ти, то благаю тебе, щоб ти коротко вислухав нас зо своєї ласка́вости.
But, so that I will not take up too much of your time, I earnestly request that you kindly listen to me very briefly.
5 Ми переконались, що цей чоловік — то зара́за, і що він колотнечу викли́кує між усіма юдеями в ці́лому світі, і що він провідни́к Назорейської єресі.
We [(exc)] have observed that this man, [wherever he goes], causes trouble. [Specifically], he causes all the Jews everywhere [HYP] to riot. [Also], he leads the entire group [whom people call] ‘the followers of the Nazarene’, a [false] sect.
6 Він відважився навіть збезчестити храм, і його ми схопи́ли були, і судити хотіли за нашим Зако́ном.
He even tried to do things in the Temple [in Jerusalem] that would (defile it/make it unholy). So we [(exc)] seized him.
7 Але тисяцький Лі́сій прибув, і з великим наси́льством видер його з наших рук,
But Lysias, the commander at the Roman fort, came with his soldiers and forcefully took him away from us [SYN].
8 а його винува́льникам звелів йти до тебе. Ти сам зможеш від нього, розпитавши, дізнатись про все, у чо́му його ми вину́ємо“.
Lysias also commanded Paul’s accusers to come here and accuse Paul before you. If you question him yourself, you will be able to learn that all these things about which we are accusing him are true.”
9 Юдеї також прилучились до того, говорячи, що то так.
When the Jewish [leaders who were listening heard that, they] told [the governor that] what Tertullus had said was true.
10 І як намісник дав знака йому говорити, то Павло відповів: „Я знаю, що від літ багатьох ти суддя для наро́ду цього, — тому буду сміліш боронитись.
Then the governor motioned with [his hand to Paul that] he should speak. So Paul replied. He said, “[Governor Felix, I know that you(sg) have judged this Jewish] province for many years. Therefore I gladly defend myself, confident [that you will listen to me and will judge me fairly].
11 Ти можеш довідатися, що нема більш дванадцяти день, як прийшов я до Єрусалиму вклонитися.
You [(sg)] can [easily] ascertain that (it has not been more than twelve days since/only twelve days ago) I went up went up to Jerusalem to worship [God. That is not enough time to cause a lot of trouble].
12 І вони ані в храмі, ані в синагогах, ні в місті мене не здиба́ли, щоб я з ким сперечався, або колотнечу в наро́ді здіймав.
No one [can claim legitimately that they] saw me arguing with anyone at the Temple courts [because I did not do that. No one can claim legitimately that they saw me] causing people to riot in [any Jewish meeting place], or causing trouble anywhere [else] in [Jerusalem] city, [because I did not do that].
13 І не можуть вони дове́сти тобі того, у чо́му тепер оскаржа́ють мене.
So they cannot prove to you the things about which they are now accusing me.
14 Але признаю́сь тобі, що в дорозі оцій, яку звуть вони єрессю, я Богові отців служу́ так, що вірую всьому, що в Зако́ні й у Пророків написане.
But I admit to you [(sg) that this is true]: I do worship the God that our ancestors [worshipped. It is true that] I follow the way that [Jesus taught us]. The Jewish leaders call that a false religion/teaching. I also believe everything that was written [by Moses] {that [Moses wrote]} in the laws that [God gave him], and everything that was written by the [other] prophets {that the [other] prophets wrote} [in their books] [MTY].
15 І маю надію я в Бозі, — чого й самі вони сподіва́ються, — що настане воскресіння праведних і неправедних.
I confidently expect, just like [some of] these men also expect, that [some day God] will cause everyone who has died to become alive again. He will (cause to become alive again/raise from the dead) both those who were righteous and those who were wicked.
16 І я пильно дба́ю про те, щоб за́всіди мати сумління невинне, щодо Бога й людей.
[Because I am confidently waiting for that day], I always try to do what pleases God and what other people think is right.
17 А по довгих рока́х я прибув, щоб подати моєму наро́дові ми́лостиню та при́носи.
After I [had been in other places for] several years, I returned to Jerusalem. I went there to deliver some money to my fellow Jews [who are] poor, and to offer sacrifices [to God].
18 Ось при цьо́му знайшли мене дехто з юдеїв азійських очищеного в храмі, а не з на́товпом чи з колотнечею.
Some [Jews] saw me in the temple [courts] after I had completed the ritual by which a person is made {that makes a person} pure. There was no crowd with me, and I was not causing [people] to riot.
19 Їм належало б ось перед тебе прибути й казати, коли мають вони що на мене.
But it was some [other] Jews [who had come] from Asia [province who really caused people to riot. They] should be here in front of you [(sg)] to accuse me, if they thought that I [did] something [wrong].
20 Або самі ці нехай скажуть, чи якусь неправду знайшли на мені, як я в синедріоні стояв,
[But if they] do not [want to do that] (OR, [But because they] are [not] here), these [Jewish] men who are here should tell you [(sg)] what [they think] I did that was wrong, when I [defended myself] before their Council.
21 крім отого єдиного виразу, що я його крикнув, стоячи́ серед них: „За воскресіння мертвих приймаю від вас суд сьогодні!“
[They might say that] one thing that I shouted as I stood before them [was wrong. What I said] was, ‘You are judging me today because I believe that [God] will (cause [all people] who have died to become alive again/raise [all people] from the dead).’”
22 Але Фе́лікс, дуже добре дорогу цю знавши, відро́чив їм справу, говорячи: „Розсуджу́ вашу справу, коли тисяцький Лісій прибу́де“.
Felix already knew quite a lot about [what people called] ‘the way [of Jesus’]. But he did not let Paul or his accusers continue to speak. [Instead], he said [to them], “[Later], when Commander Lysias comes down here, I will decide these matters that concern you all.”
23 І він сотникові наказав сторожити Павла́, але мати полегшу, і не боронити ніко́му з близьки́х його, щоб служили йому.
Then he told the officer [who was guarding Paul] to [take Paul back to the prison and] make sure that he was guarded all the time. But he said that Paul was not to be chained {that the officer was not to fasten chains on him}, and if his friends came to visit him, [the officer] should allow them to help Paul [in any way that they wished].
24 А по декількох днях прийшов Фе́лікс із дружи́ною своєю Друзі́ллою, що була юде́янка, і покликав Павла, та слухав від нього про віру в Ісуса Христа.
Several days later Felix and his wife Drusilla, who was a Jew, came [back to Caesarea after having been away for a few days]. Felix [commanded] Paul to be brought in {[a soldier to] bring Paul in}. Then Felix listened to what Paul [said to him]. Paul spoke about what [Christians] believe about the Messiah Jesus.
25 І як розповідав він про праведність, і про здержливість, та про майбу́тній суд, то Фе́лікса страх обгорнув, і він відповів: „Тепер іди собі, відповідного ж ча́су покличу тебе!“
Paul explained [to them about what God requires people] to do in order to please him. [He also explained about God requiring people to] control how they act. [Paul also told him that there will be a time when God] will judge [people]. Felix became alarmed [after hearing those things. So] he said to Paul, “That is all I [want to hear] now. When there is a time that is convenient I will ask you [(sg)] to come [to me again].”
26 Разом із тим і сподіва́вся він, що дасть Павло грошей йому, тому й часто його приклика́в і розмову з ним вів.
[Felix said that because] he hoped that Paul would give him some money [to allow Paul to get out of prison]. So he repeatedly sent for Paul to come, and Paul [repeatedly went and] talked with him. [But he] did not [give Felix any money, and Felix did not command his soldiers to release Paul from prison].
27 Як минуло ж два роки, то Фе́лікс одержав наступника, — По́рція Фе́ста. А Фелікс бажав догодити юдеям, — і в в'язниці Павла́ залиши́в.
Felix let Paul remain in prison, because he wanted to please the Jewish [leaders and he knew that they did not want him to release Paul]. But when two years had passed, Porcius Festus became governor in place of Felix.
