1Nach fünf Tagen kam der Hohepriester Hananias mit einigen Ältesten und dem Anwalt Tertullus herab; die erschienen vor dem Statthalter gegen Paulus.2Als der aber herbeigerufen worden war, fing Tertullus an, ihn anzuklagen, und sprach: Dass wir in großem Frieden leben unter dir und dass sich für dieses Volk vieles gebessert hat durch deine Fürsorge,3das erkennen wir allezeit und allenthalben mit aller Dankbarkeit an, hochgeehrter Felix.4Damit ich dich aber nicht zu lange aufhalte, bitte ich dich, du wollest uns kurz anhören in deiner Güte.5Wir haben erkannt, dass dieser Mann schädlich ist und dass er Aufruhr erregt unter allen Juden auf dem ganzen Erdkreis und dass er ein Anführer der Sekte der Nazoräer[1] ist. (Apg 17,6)6-7Er hat auch versucht, den Tempel zu entweihen. Ihn haben wir ergriffen.[2] (Apg 21,28)8Wenn du ihn verhörst, kannst du selbst das alles von ihm erkunden, wessen wir ihn verklagen.9Auch die Juden bekräftigten das und sagten, es verhielte sich so.10Paulus aber antwortete, als ihm der Statthalter winkte zu reden: Weil ich weiß, dass du in diesem Volk nun viele Jahre Richter bist, will ich meine Sache unerschrocken verteidigen.11Du kannst feststellen, dass ich nicht mehr als zwölf Tage hatte, seit ich nach Jerusalem hinaufzog, um anzubeten.12Und sie haben mich weder im Tempel noch in den Synagogen noch in der Stadt dabei gefunden, wie ich mit jemandem gestritten oder einen Aufruhr im Volk gemacht hätte.13Sie können dir auch nicht beweisen, wessen sie mich jetzt verklagen.14Das bekenne ich dir aber, dass ich nach dem Weg[3], den sie eine Sekte nennen, dem Gott meiner Väter so diene, dass ich allem glaube, was geschrieben steht im Gesetz und in den Propheten.15Ich habe die Hoffnung zu Gott, die auch sie selbst haben, nämlich dass es eine Auferstehung der Gerechten wie der Ungerechten geben wird. (Dan 12,2; Joh 5,28)16Darin übe ich mich, allezeit ein unverletztes Gewissen zu haben vor Gott und den Menschen. (Apg 23,1)17Nach mehreren Jahren aber bin ich gekommen, um Almosen für mein Volk zu überbringen und zu opfern. (Röm 15,25; Gal 2,10)18Als ich mich im Tempel reinigte, ohne viel Volks und Aufruhr, fanden mich dabei (Apg 21,27)19einige Juden aus der Provinz Asia. Die sollten jetzt hier sein vor dir und mich verklagen, wenn sie etwas gegen mich hätten.20Oder lass diese hier selbst sagen, was für ein Unrecht sie gefunden haben, als ich vor dem Hohen Rat stand;21es sei denn dies eine Wort, das ich rief, als ich unter ihnen stand: Um der Auferstehung der Toten willen werde ich von euch heute angeklagt. (Apg 23,6)
Die Verschleppung des Prozesses
22Felix aber zog die Sache hin, denn er wusste recht gut um diesen Weg und sprach: Wenn der Oberst Lysias herabkommt, so will ich eure Sache entscheiden. (Apg 23,26)23Er befahl aber dem Hauptmann, Paulus gefangen zu halten, doch in leichtem Gewahrsam, und niemandem von den Seinen zu wehren, ihm zu dienen. (Apg 27,3)24Nach einigen Tagen aber kam Felix mit seiner Frau Drusilla, die eine Jüdin war, und ließ Paulus kommen und hörte ihn über den Glauben an Christus Jesus.25Als aber Paulus von Gerechtigkeit und Enthaltsamkeit und von dem zukünftigen Gericht redete, erschrak Felix und antwortete: Für diesmal geh! Zu gelegener Zeit will ich dich wieder rufen lassen.26Er hoffte aber nebenbei, dass ihm von Paulus Geld gegeben werde; darum ließ er ihn auch oft kommen und besprach sich mit ihm.27Als aber zwei Jahre um waren, kam Porcius Festus als Nachfolger des Felix. Felix aber wollte den Juden eine Gunst erweisen und ließ Paulus gefangen zurück.
Apostelgeschichte 24
King James Version
1And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.2And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,3We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.4Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.5For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:6Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.7But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,8Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.9And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.10Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:11Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.12And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:13Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.14But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:15And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.16And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.17Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.18Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.19Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.20Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,21Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.22And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.23And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.24And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.26He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.27But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
Apostelgeschichte 24
English Standard Version
Paul Before Felix at Caesarea
1And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before the governor their case against Paul. (Apg 21,18; Apg 21,27; Apg 23,2; Apg 23,24; Apg 24,11)2And when he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: “Since through you we enjoy much peace, and since by your foresight, most excellent Felix, reforms are being made for this nation, (Lk 1,3; Apg 23,26)3in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.4But, to detain[1] you no further, I beg you in your kindness to hear us briefly.5For we have found this man a plague, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. (Lk 23,2; Apg 5,17; Apg 15,5; Apg 24,14; Apg 26,5; Apg 28,22)6He even tried to profane the temple, but we seized him.[2] (Apg 21,27)8By examining him yourself you will be able to find out from him about everything of which we accuse him.”9The Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that all these things were so.10And when the governor had nodded to him to speak, Paul replied: “Knowing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.11You can verify that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem, (Joh 12,20; Apg 8,27; Apg 20,16; Apg 24,1)12and they did not find me disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd, either in the temple or in the synagogues or in the city. (Apg 25,8)13Neither can they prove to you what they now bring up against me. (Apg 25,7)14But this I confess to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets, (Lk 1,74; Apg 3,13; Apg 9,2; Apg 22,3; Apg 24,5; Apg 24,22; Apg 26,22; Apg 27,23; Apg 28,23; Röm 1,9; Röm 3,21; 2Tim 1,3; Hebr 9,14; Hebr 12,28)15having a hope in God, which these men themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust. (Dan 12,2; Lk 14,14; Apg 23,6; Gal 5,5; Tit 2,13)16So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man. (Apg 23,1; 1Kor 10,32; Phil 1,10; 1Tim 4,7; 1Tim 4,15; Jud 1,24)17Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings. (Apg 20,16; Apg 20,31; Apg 24,11; Apg 26,4; Apg 28,19; Röm 15,25; Röm 15,31; 1Kor 16,1; 2Kor 8,1; 2Kor 9,1; 2Kor 9,12; Gal 2,10)18While I was doing this, they found me purified in the temple, without any crowd or tumult. But some Jews from Asia— (Apg 21,26; Apg 21,27; Apg 26,21)19they ought to be here before you and to make an accusation, should they have anything against me. (Apg 23,30)20Or else let these men themselves say what wrongdoing they found when I stood before the council,21other than this one thing that I cried out while standing among them: ‘It is with respect to the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you this day.’” (Apg 23,6)
Paul Kept in Custody
22But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case.” (Apg 9,2; Apg 24,14)23Then he gave orders to the centurion that he should be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that none of his friends should be prevented from attending to his needs. (Apg 27,3; Apg 28,16)24After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. (Apg 20,21; Röm 3,24; Gal 2,16)25And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.” (Apg 17,32; 2Tim 4,2; Tit 2,12)26At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him. (Apg 24,17)27When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. (Mk 15,15; Lk 21,12; Apg 12,3; Apg 25,1; Apg 25,9; Apg 25,14; Apg 26,24)