G3972G–Παῦλος–Paulos

When they had tied him up with thongs, Paul asked the centurion who stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and not found guilty?"

Παῦλος· Paulos “Paul;”

The commanding officer answered, "I bought my citizenship for a great price." Paul said, "But I was born a Roman."

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

But on the next day, desiring to know the truth about why he was accused by the Jews, he freed him from the bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all the council to come together, and brought Paul down and set him before them.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

Paul, looking steadfastly at the council, said, "Brothers, I have lived before God in all good conscience until this day."

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

Then Paul said to him, "God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! Do you sit to judge me according to the law, and command me to be struck contrary to the law?"

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

Paul said, "I didn't know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'"

Παῦλος· Paulos “Paul;”

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!"

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

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.

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

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."

Παῦλε· Paule “Paul;”

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.

Παῦλον. Paulon “Paul.”

They came to the chief priests and the elders, and said, "We have bound ourselves under a great curse, to taste nothing until we have killed Paul.

Παῦλον. Paulon “Paul.”

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

Παύλου Paulou “of Paul”Παύλῳ. Paulō “to Paul.”

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

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

So he took him, and brought him to the commanding officer, and said, "Paul, the prisoner, summoned me and asked me to bring this young man to you, who has something to tell you."

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

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.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

He asked them to provide animals, that they might set Paul on one, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

So the soldiers, carrying out their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

When they came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

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

Παύλου. Paulou “Paul.”

When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered, "Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense,

Παῦλος, Paulos “Paul,”

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.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

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.

Παύλου Paulou “Paul”

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.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

Then the high priest and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul, and they begged him,

Παύλου Paulou “Paul”

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

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”