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When the centurion heard that, he went to the tribune and said to him, "What are you about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen."

The tribune answered, "I bought this citizenship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I was born a citizen."

So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him instantly; and the tribune also was afraid, for he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.

And Paul said, "I did not know, brethren, that he was the high priest; for it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'"

For the Sad'ducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.

The following night the Lord stood by him and said, "Take courage, for as you have testified about me at Jerusalem, so you must bear witness also at Rome."

And Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the tribune; for he has something to tell him."

But do not yield to them; for more than forty of their men lie in ambush for him, having bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they have killed him; and now they are ready, waiting for the promise from you."

Also provide mounts for Paul to ride, and bring him safely to Felix the governor."

For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

And when the governor had motioned to him to speak, Paul replied: "Realizing that for many years you have been judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.

After some days Felix came with his wife Drusil'la, who was a Jewess; and he sent for Paul and heard him speak upon faith in Christ Jesus.

And as he argued about justice and self-control and future judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, "Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity I will summon you."

At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him.

If then I am a wrongdoer, and have committed anything for which I deserve to die, I do not seek to escape death; but if there is nothing in their charges against me, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar."

and when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews gave information about him, asking for sentence against him.

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

For it seems to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not to indicate the charges against him."

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

They have known for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that according to the strictest party of our religion I have lived as a Pharisee.