G1161–δέ–de

And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest?

δὲ de “now”

But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Brethren, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees: touching the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “but”

And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees; and the assembly was divided.

δὲ de “then”

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees confess both.

δὲ de “however”

And there arose a great clamor: and some of the scribes of the Pharisees part stood up, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: and what if a spirit hath spoken to him, or an angel?

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “now”

And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should be torn in pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the castle.

δὲ de “then”

And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer: for as thou hast testified concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

δὲ de “But”

And when it was day, the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.

δὲ de “then”

And they were more than forty that made this conspiracy.

δὲ de “now”

Now therefore do ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you, as though ye would judge of his case more exactly: and we, before he comes near, are ready to slay him.

δὲ de “then”

But Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, and he came and entered into the castle and told Paul.

δὲ de “however”

And Paul called unto him one of the centurions, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain; for he hath something to tell him.

δὲ de “then”

And the chief captain took him by the hand, and going aside asked him privately, What is it that thou hast to tell me?

δὲ de “then”

And he said, The Jews have agreed to ask thee to bring down Paul tomorrow unto the council, as though thou wouldest inquire somewhat more exactly concerning him.

δὲ de “then”

whom I found to be accused about questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.

δὲ de “however”

And when it was shown to me that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to thee forthwith, charging his accusers also to speak against him before thee.

δέ de “then”

But on the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the castle:

δὲ de “now”

And when he had read it, he asked of what province he was; and when he understood that he was of Cilicia,

δὲ de “then”

And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with certain elders, and [supplied: with] an orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul.

δὲ de “then”

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,

δὲ de “then”

But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.

δὲ de “however”

[supplied: But the chief captain Lysias came, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,]

δὲ de “now”

And the Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that these things were so.

δὲ de “then”

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;

δὲ de “however”

Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings:

δὲ de “now”