📖 Acts — Chapter 24 (KJV)
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Acts 24:1 And after Rfive days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.
Acts 24:2 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, RSeeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,
Acts 24:3 We accept it always, and in all places, Rmost noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
Acts 24:4 Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
Acts 24:5 For Rwe 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:
Acts 24:6 Who also hath Rgone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.
Acts 24:7 But Rthe chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,
Acts 24:8 RCommanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.
Acts 24:9 RAnd the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.
Acts 24:10 Then Paul, after that the governor Rhad 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:
Acts 24:11 Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet Rbut twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.
Acts 24:12 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:
Acts 24:13 RNeither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.
Acts 24:14 But this RI 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:
Acts 24:15 And Rhave hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
Acts 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offence toward God, and toward men.
Acts 24:17 Now after many years I came Rto bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
Acts 24:18 Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.
Acts 24:19 Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.
Acts 24:20 Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,
Acts 24:21 Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, RTouching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.
Acts 24:22 And when Felix heard these things, Rhaving 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.
Acts 24:23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, Rand to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.
Acts 24:24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, Rhe sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of Rrighteousness, 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.
Acts 24:26 He Rhoped 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.
Acts 24:27 But after Rtwo years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 24:1–9 — Accusers present charges before Felix
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Tertullus flatters Felix and accuses Paul of unrest, leadership among the Nazarenes, and attempted temple profanation. The accompanying accusers affirm the charges before Paul is given opportunity to answer.
Key Truth: Distinguish accusation and flattery from established evidence.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And after ____ days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and …” (Acts 24:1)
Find it in Acts 24:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For we have ____ this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition …” (Acts 24:5)
Find it in Acts 24:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And the ____ also assented, saying that these things were so.” (Acts 24:9)
Find it in Acts 24:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 24:10–21 — Paul answers with facts and resurrection hope
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul denies the alleged disturbance, describes his worship according to the law and prophets, and affirms resurrection and a clear conscience. He recalls bringing alms and points to the absent witnesses and the actual council dispute.
Key Truth: Answer accusation with truthful facts rather than retaliatory invention.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to …” (Acts 24:10)
Find it in Acts 24:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void …” (Acts 24:16)
Find it in Acts 24:16 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Except it be for this one ____ , that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection …” (Acts 24:21)
Find it in Acts 24:21 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 24:22–27 — A delayed judgment exposes fear and hope of gain
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Felix delays the decision, allows Paul some liberty, and later hears about faith, righteousness, temperance, and judgment. He trembles but postpones response, hopes for money, and finally leaves Paul bound to favor the Jews.
Key Truth: Do not let postponed obedience or personal gain govern the response to truth.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect ____ of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias …” (Acts 24:22)
Find it in Acts 24:22 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And as he reasoned of ____ , temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, …” (Acts 24:25)
Find it in Acts 24:25 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But after two ____ Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to …” (Acts 24:27)
Find it in Acts 24:27 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 15:2 — The psalm’s truthful heart connects with a clear conscience and honest testimony.
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Reflect and Apply
What truth have you delayed acting on because of fear, convenience, or advantage?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Acts 24:1–9 (Accusers present charges before Felix) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Acts 24:10–21 (Paul answers with facts and resurrection hope) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Acts 24:22–27 (A delayed judgment exposes fear and hope of gain) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What continuing discipline does Paul describe?
5. What tension characterizes Felix's response to Paul's reasoning?
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