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Those who stood by said, "Do you malign 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 brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. Concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!"

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “but”

When he had said this, an argument arose between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.

δὲ de “then”

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees confess all of these.

δὲ de “however”

A great clamor arose, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees part stood up, and contended, saying, "We find no evil in this man. But if a spirit or angel has spoken to him, let's not fight against God!"

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “now”

When a great argument arose, the commanding officer, fearing that Paul would 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 barracks.

δὲ de “then”

The following night, the Lord stood by him, and said, "Cheer up, Paul, for as you have testified about me at Jerusalem, so you must testify also at Rome."

δὲ de “But”

When it was day, some of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.

δὲ de “then”

There were more than forty people who had made this conspiracy.

δὲ de “now”

Now therefore, you with the council inform the commanding officer that he should bring him down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to judge his case more exactly. We are ready to kill him before he comes near."

δὲ de “then”

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

δὲ de “however”

Paul summoned one of the centurions, and said, "Bring this young man to the commanding officer, for he has something to tell him."

δὲ de “then”

The commanding officer took him by the hand, and going aside, asked him privately, "What is it that you have to tell me?"

δὲ de “then”

He said, "The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though intending to inquire somewhat more accurately concerning him.

δὲ de “then”

I found him 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”

When I was told that the Jews lay in wait for the man, I sent him to you immediately, charging his accusers also to bring their accusations against him before you. Farewell."

δέ de “then”

But on the next day they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the barracks.

δὲ de “now”

When the governor had read it, he asked what province he was from. When he understood that he was from Cilicia, he said,

δὲ de “then”

After five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with certain elders and an orator, one Tertullus. They informed the governor against Paul.

δὲ de “then”

When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that excellent measures are coming to this nation,

δὲ de “then”

But, that I don't delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.

δὲ de “however”

δὲ de “now”

The Jews also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were so.

δὲ de “then”

But this I confess to you, that after 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;

δὲ de “however”

Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;

δὲ de “now”