Acts 24:1
American King James And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.
American Standard Version And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with certain elders, and `with' an orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul.
King James And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.
World English Bible After five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with certain elders and an orator, one Tertullus. They informed the governor against Paul.
Acts 24:2
American King James And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by you we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done to this nation by your providence,
American Standard Version And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by the providence evils are corrected for this nation,
King James And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,
World English Bible 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,
Acts 24:3
American King James We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
American Standard Version we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
King James We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
World English Bible we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
Acts 24:4
American King James Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious to you, I pray you that you would hear us of your clemency a few words.
American Standard Version But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.
King James Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
World English Bible But that I don’t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.
Acts 24:5
American King James For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:
American Standard Version For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:
King James For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:
World English Bible 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.
Acts 24:6
American King James Who also has gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.
American Standard Version who moreover assayed to profane the temple: on whom also we laid hold: `and we would have judged him according to our law.'
King James Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.
World English Bible He even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him.
Acts 24:7
American King James But the chief captain Lysias came on us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,
American Standard Version `But the chief captain Lysias came, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,'
King James But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,
World English Bible []
Acts 24:8
American King James Commanding his accusers to come to you: by examining of whom yourself may take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.
American Standard Version `commanding his accusers to come before thee.' from whom thou wilt be able, by examining him thyself, to take knowledge of all these things whereof we accuse him.
King James Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.
World English Bible By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him.”
Acts 24:9
American King James And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.
American Standard Version And the Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that these things were so.
King James And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.
World English Bible The Jews also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were so.
Acts 24:10
American King James Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned to him to speak, answered, For as much as I know that you have been of many years a judge to this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:
American Standard Version And when the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, Paul answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I cheerfully make my defense:
King James Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:
World English Bible 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,
Acts 24:11
American King James Because that you may understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.
American Standard Version Seeing that thou canst take knowledge that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem:
King James Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.
World English Bible seeing that you can verify that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem.
Acts 24:12
American King James And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:
American Standard Version and neither in the temple did they find me disputing with any man or stirring up a crowd, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city.
King James And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:
World English Bible In the temple they didn’t find me disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd, either in the synagogues or in the city.
Acts 24:13
American King James Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.
American Standard Version Neither can they prove to thee the things whereof they now accuse me.
King James Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.
World English Bible Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me.
Acts 24:14
American King James But this I confess to you, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:
American Standard Version But this I confess unto thee, that after the Way which they call a sect, so serve I the God of our fathers, believing all things which are according to the law, and which are written in the prophets;
King James But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:
World English Bible 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;
Acts 24:15
American King James And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
American Standard Version having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurrection both of the just and unjust.
King James And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
World English Bible 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.
Acts 24:16
American King James And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offense toward God, and toward men.
American Standard Version Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.
King James And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offence toward God, and toward men.
World English Bible In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
Acts 24:17
American King James Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
American Standard Version Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings:
King James Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
World English Bible Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;
Acts 24:18
American King James Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.
American Standard Version amidst which they found me purified in the temple, with no crowd, nor yet with tumult: but `there were' certain Jews from Asia--
King James Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.
World English Bible amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.
Acts 24:19
American King James Who ought to have been here before you, and object, if they had ought against me.
American Standard Version who ought to have been here before thee, and to make accusation, if they had aught against me.
King James Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.
World English Bible They ought to have been here before you and to make accusation if they had anything against me.
Acts 24:20
American King James Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,
American Standard Version Or else let these men themselves say what wrong-doing they found when I stood before the council,
King James Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,
World English Bible Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,
Acts 24:21
American King James Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.
American Standard Version except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question before you this day.
King James Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.
World English Bible 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!’”
Acts 24:22
American King James And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.
American Standard Version But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will determine your matter.
King James And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.
World English Bible But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, “When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case.”
Acts 24:23
American King James And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come to him.
American Standard Version And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him.
King James And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.
World English Bible 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.
Acts 24:24
American King James And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
American Standard Version But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.
King James And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
World English Bible 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.
Acts 24:25
American King James And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go your way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for you.
American Standard Version And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.
King James And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
World English Bible 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.”
Acts 24:26
American King James He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: why he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
American Standard Version He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
King James He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
World English Bible 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.
Acts 24:27
American King James But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
American Standard Version 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.
King James But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
World English Bible 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.