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amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.

δὲ de “however [are]”

But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, "When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case."

δὲ de “then”

But 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.

δὲ de “then”

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."

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “then”

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.

δὲ de “now”

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.

δὲ de “however”

However Festus answered that Paul should be kept in custody at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart shortly.

δὲ de “however”

When he had stayed among them more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea, and on the next day he sat on the judgment seat, and commanded Paul to be brought.

δὲ de “then”

When he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing against him many and grievous charges which they could not prove,

δὲ de “then”

But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, and be judged by me there concerning these things?"

δὲ de “however”

But Paul said, "I am standing before Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you also know very well.

δὲ de “then”

For if I have done wrong, and have committed anything worthy of death, I don't refuse to die; but if none of those things is true that they accuse me of, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar!"

δὲ de “however”

Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the King and Bernice arrived at Caesarea, and greeted Festus.

δὲ de “now”

As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, saying, "There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;

δὲ de “now”

but had certain questions against him about their own religion, and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

δέ de “however”

Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

δὲ de “now”

But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar."

δὲ de “But”

Agrippa said to Festus, "I also would like to hear the man myself." "Tomorrow," he said, "you shall hear him."

δὲ de “then”δέ de “now”

But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and as he himself appealed to the emperor I determined to send him.

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “and”

Agrippa said to Paul, "You may speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand, and made his defense.

δὲ de “then”

"I said, 'Who are you, Lord?' "He said, 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “And”

As he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are crazy! Your great learning is driving you insane!"

δὲ de “now”

But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.

δὲ de “But”

Agrippa said to Paul, "With a little persuasion are you trying to make me a Christian?"

δὲ de “Then”

Paul said, "I pray to God, that whether with little or with much, not only you, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these bonds."

δὲ de “And”