G3972G–Παῦλος–Paulos

But, when they had tied him up with the straps, Paul said to the Captain who stood by, "Does the Law permit you to flog a Roman citizen--and one too who is uncondemned?"

Παῦλος· Paulos “Paul;”

"I paid a large sum for my citizenship," said the Tribune. "But I was born free," said Paul.

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

The next day, wishing to know exactly what charge was being brought against him by the Jews, the Tribune ordered his chains to be removed; and, having sent word to the High Priests and all the Sanhedrin to assemble, he brought Paul down and made him stan

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

Then Paul, fixing a steady gaze on the Sanhedrin, said, "Brethren, it is with a perfectly clear conscience that I have discharged my duties before God up to this day."

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

"Before long," exclaimed Paul, "God will strike you, you white-washed wall! Are you sitting there to judge me in accordance with the Law, and do you yourself actually break the Law by ordering me to be struck?"

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

"I did not know, brethren," replied Paul, "that he was the High Priest; for it is written, `Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of Thy people.'"

Παῦλος· Paulos “Paul;”

Noticing, however, that the Sanhedrin consisted partly of Sadducees and partly of Pharisees, he called out loudly among them, "Brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of Pharisees. It is because of my hope of a resurrection of the dead that I am on my trial.

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

But when the struggle was becoming violent, the Tribune, fearing that Paul would be torn to pieces by the people, ordered the troops to go down and take him from among them by force and bring him into the barracks.

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

The following night the Lord came and stood at Paul's side, and said, "Be of good courage, for as you have borne faithful witness about me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness in Rome."

Παῦλε· Paule “Paul;”

Now, when daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and solemnly swore not to eat or drink till they had killed Paul.

Παῦλον. Paulon “Paul.”

They went to the High Priests and Elders and said to them, "We have bound ourselves under a heavy curse to take no food till we have killed Paul.

Παῦλον. Paulon “Paul.”

But Paul's sister's son heard of the intended attack upon him. So he came and went into the barracks and told Paul about it;

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

and Paul called one of the Captains and said, "Take this young man to the Tribune, for he has information to give him."

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

So he took him and brought him to the Tribune, and said, "Paul, the prisoner, called me to him and begged me to bring this youth to you, because he has something to say to you."

Παῦλος Paulos “Paul”

"The Jews," he replied, "have agreed to request you to bring Paul down to the Sanhedrin to-morrow for the purpose of making yourself more accurately acquainted with the case.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

He further told them to provide horses to mount Paul on, so as to bring him safely to Felix the Governor.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

So, in obedience to their orders, the soldiers took Paul and brought him by night as far as Antipatris.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

and, the cavalry having reached Caesarea and delivered the letter to the Governor, they brought Paul also to him.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

Five days after this, Ananias the High Priest came down to Caesarea with a number of Elders and a pleader called Tertullus. They stated to the Governor the case against Paul.

Παύλου. Paulou “Paul.”

Then, at a sign from the Governor, Paul answered, "Knowing, Sir, that for many years you have administered justice to this nation, I cheerfully make my defence.

Παῦλος, Paulos “Paul,”

Not long after this, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, a Jewess, and sending for Paul, listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

At the same time he hoped that Paul would give him money; and for this reason he sent for him the oftener to converse with him.

Παύλου Paulou “Paul”

But after the lapse of fully two years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and being desirous of gratifying the Jews, Felix left Paul still in prison.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”

The High Priests and the leading men among the Jews immediately made representations to him against Paul, and begged him--

Παύλου Paulou “Paul”

Festus, however, replied that Paul was in custody in Caesarea, and that he was himself going there very soon.

Παῦλον Paulon “Paul”