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, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of 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 the Sadducees: and the multitude 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 cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “now”

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

δὲ de “then”

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

δὲ de “But”

And when it was day, certain of 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 which had made this conspiracy.

δὲ de “now”

Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.

δὲ de “then”

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

δὲ de “however”

Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.

δὲ de “then”

Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell me?

δὲ de “then”

And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly.

δὲ de “then”

Whom I perceived to be accused of 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 told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.

δέ de “then”

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

δὲ de “now”

And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia;

δὲ de “then”

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.

δὲ de “then”

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,

δὲ de “then”

Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.

δὲ de “however”

But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,

δὲ de “now”

And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.

δὲ de “then”

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:

δὲ de “however”

Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

δὲ de “now”