“and Paul earnestly beholding the council. Said men and brethren. I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.”
Acts 23
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1Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, "Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day."
“Paul looking intently at the council said. Brethren, I have lived my life with a perfectly good conscience before God up to this day.”
“And so Paul earnestly beholding the council said, Men and brethren. I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.”
“then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.”
“Paul looking intently at the council said, "'Brethren, I have lived my life with a perfectly good conscience before God up to this day.'".”
“And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.”
2At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.
“And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.”
“And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth.”
“"'The high priest Ananias commanded those standing beside him to strike him on the mouth.”
“And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.”
“And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.”
“And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.”
3Then Paul said to him, "God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck."
“Then Paul said to him, God will strike you, you whitewashed wall, for you sit to judge me according to the law and do you command me to be struck contrary to the law”
“Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall. For sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?”
“Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall, for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law.”
“Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall, for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law.”
“Then Paul said to him, "'God is going to strike you, you whitewashed wall. You sit to try me according to the law and in violation of the law order me to be struck”
“Paul said to him, God is going to strike you, you whitewashed wall. Do you sit to try me according to the law in violation of the law order to me to be struck?”
4But those standing nearby said, "How dare you insult the high priest of God!"
“and those who stood by said, do you revile God's high priest?”
“But the bystanders said, "'Do you revile God's high priest?'.”
“And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest?”
“And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest?”
“And They that stood by said Revilest thou God's high priest.”
“And They that stood by said revivalist thou God's high priest.”
5"Brothers," Paul replied, "I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: 'Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.'"
“Then said Paul I wish not brethren. That he was the high priest for it is written. Thou shall not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.”
“And Paul said, "'I was not aware, brethren, that he was high priest, for it is written, you shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'".”
“Then said Paul, I wish not, brethren, that he was the high priest. For it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.”
“then Paul said, I did not know, brethren, that he was the high priest, for it is written, you shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.”
“Then said Paul, I knew not, brethren, that he was the high priest. For it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.”
“Then said Paul I was not brethren that he was the high priest. For it is written thou shall not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.”
6Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. It is because of my hope in the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial."
“but perceiving that one group were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, Paul began crying out in the council, brethren, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. I am on trial for the hope and resurrection of the dead.”
“But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. Of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in…”
“But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. Of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in…”
“but when he perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead. I am being judged.”
“when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees and the other were Pharisees, he cried out in the council, men and brethren, I am a Pharisee and the son of a Pharisee. And of the hope of the resurrection of the dead, I am…”
“Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees. He cried out in the council, men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee, of the hope and resurrection of the dead. I am called in question.”
7As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
“And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided”
“As he said this, there occurred a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.”
“And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the multitude was divided.”
“when he had said this, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees and the multitude was divided.”
“And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the multitude was divided.”
“and 8 together. When he had so said, there arose a dispensation between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the multitude was divided.”
8For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection, nor angels, nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.
“For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees confess both.”
“for Sadducees say that there is no resurrection and no angel or spirit, but the Pharisees confess both.”
“For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor an angel, nor a spirit, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all,”
“For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel nor spirit, but the Pharisees confess both.”
“For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel nor spirit. But the Pharisees confess both.”
“For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel nor spirit, but the Pharisees contest both.”
9A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, "We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?"
“And there arose a great cry, and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man, but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.”
“then there arose a loud outcry and the scribes of the Pharisees party arose and protested, saying, we find no evil in this man. But if a spirit or an angel is spoken to him, let us not fight against God.”
“And so there arose a great cry and the scribes that were of the Pharisees part arose and they strove saying, we find no evil in this man. If a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let's not fight against God.”
“And there arose a great cry, and the scribes who were of the Pharisees' party arose and contended sharply, saying, We find no evil in this man, but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.”
10The dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks.
“Now, when there arose a great dissension, the commander, fearing less Paul might be pulled to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them and bring him into the barracks.”
“And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.”
“and verse 10. When there arose a great ascension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down and to take him by force from among them and to bring him into…”
“And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the”
“And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them and bring him unto the castle.”
“And when there arose a great decision, the chief captain, fearing less Paul should have been pulled into pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them and to bring him into the castle.”
11The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome."
“But the following night, the Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheer, Paul, for as you have testified for me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.”
“And the night following the Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheer, Paul, for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.”
“and the night following, the Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheer, Paul, for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.”
“And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul, for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.”
“And the night following, the Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheer, Paul, for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.”
“And the night following, the Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheer, Paul, for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so thou must bear witness also at Rome.”
12When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.
“And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together and bound themselves under a curse or a vow, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.”
“when it was day, some of the Jews banded together and bound themselves under an oath saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.”
“And when it was day, a certain of the Jews, banded together, bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink, till they had killed Paul.”
13More than forty of them were involved in this plot.
“now, there were more than 40 who had formed this conspiracy.”
“And there were more than 40 which had made this conspiracy.”
14They went to the chief priests and elders and said, "We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul.
“They came to the chief priest and elders and said, we have bound ourselves under a great oath that we will eat nothing. Until we have killed Paul.”
“and they came to the chief priests and elders and said we have found ourselves under a curse great curse That we will not eat Until we have slain Paul”
15Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way."
“Now, you, therefore, together with the council, suggest to the commander that he be brought down to you tomorrow as though you were going to make further inquiries concerning him. But we are ready to kill him before he comes.”
16But when the son of Paul's sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul.
“So when Paul's sister's son heard of their ambush, he went and entered the barracks and told Paul.”
“when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle and told Paul,”
“And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the barracks and told Paul.”
17Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him."
“Then Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, take this young man to the commander, for he has something to tell him.”
“Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain, for he hath a certain thing to tell him.”
“Paul called one of the centurions unto him and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain, for he hath a certain thing to tell him.”
“Then Paul called one of the centurions into unto him and said bring this young man into the chief captain. For he has a thing to tell him”
18So the centurion took him to the commander and said, "Paul the prisoner sent and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you."
“So he took him and brought him to the chief captain, and he said, Paul, the prisoner, called me unto him and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee who has something to say unto thee.”
“So he took him and brought him to the commander and said, Paul, the prisoner, called me to him and asked me to bring you this young man. He has something to say to you.”
“he took him and brought him to the chief captain and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him and asked me to bring this young man unto thee who hath something to say unto you. Then”
19The commander took the young man by the hand, drew him aside, and asked, "What do you need to tell me?"
“Then the commander took him by the hand, went aside and asked privately, what is it that you have to tell me?”
“Then the chief captain took him by the hand and went with him aside privately and asked him, What is that that thou hast to tell me?”
“Then the chief captain took him by the hand and went with him aside privately and asked him, What is that that thou hast to tell me?”
“Then the chief captain took him by the hand and went with him aside privately and asked him What is it that you want to tell me”
20He answered, "The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul to the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of acquiring more information about him.
“And he said, the Jews have agreed to ask that you bring Paul down to the council tomorrow as though they were going to inquire more fully about him.”
“And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee, that thou wouldst bring down Paul tomorrow into the council, though they would inquire somewhat of him more perfectly.”
21Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent."
“but do not thou yield unto them, for there lie in wait for him of them more than 40 men who have bound themselves with an oath that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him, and now are they ready looking for a…”
“But do not yield to them for more than 40 of them lie in wait for him. Men who have bound themselves by a note that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him. And now they are ready, waiting for the promise from…”
“But do not thou yield unto them for they are lying wait for him of them more than forty men which have bound themselves with an oath that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him. And now are they ready, looking…”
22So the commander dismissed the young man and instructed him, "Do not tell anyone that you have reported this to me."
“So the commander let the young man depart and commanded him, tell no one that you have revealed these things to me.”
“so the chief captain then let the young man depart and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast showed these things to me.”
“So the chief captain then let the young man depart and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast shown these things to me.”
23Then he called two of his centurions and said, "Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night.
“He called for two centurions saying, prepare 200 soldiers, 70 horsemen and 200 spearmen to go to Caesarea at the third hour of the night”
“and he called unto him two centurions saying make ready 200 soldiers to go to Caesarea and horsemen three score and ten and spearsmen 200 at the third hour of the night”
24Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix."
“provide them beasts that they may set Paul on. And bring him safe unto Felix the governor.”
“and provide mounts to put Paul on and bring him safely to Felix, the governor.”
25And he wrote the following letter:
“And he wrote a letter after this manner,”
“He wrote a letter in the following manner.”
“And he wrote a letter after this matter.”
26Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
“Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix. Greetings.”
27This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen,
“This man was taken of the Jews and should have been killed of them. Then came I with an army and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman.”
“This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. Coming with troops, I rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman.”
28and since I wanted to understand their charges against him, I brought him down to their Sanhedrin.
“And when I wanted to know the reason they accused him, I brought him before their counsel.”
“And when I would have known the cause whereof they accused him, I brought him forth into their council,”
29I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment.
“whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.”
“I found out that he was accused concerning questions of their law, but had nothing charged against him deserving of death or”
30When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you.
“And when it was told me how that the Jews laid in wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him, farewell.”
“And when it was told me that the Jews lay in wait for him, I sent him immediately to you and also commanded his accusers to state before you the charges against him. Farewell.”
31So the soldiers followed their orders and brought Paul by night to Antipatris.
“then the soldiers, as it was commanded, them took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.”
“Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, brought him by night to Antipatris,”
“then the soldiers, as they were commanded, they took Paul, they brought him by night to Antipatris.”
32The next day they returned to the barracks and let the horsemen go on with him.
“On the morrow, they left the horsemen to go with him and return to the castle.”
33When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him.
“when they came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him.”
“when they came to Caesarea and delivered the epistle to the governor, the governor presented Paul also before him.”
34The governor read the letter and asked what province Paul was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia,
“And when the governor had read it, he asked what province he was from. And when he understood that he was from Cilicia,”
“And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia,”
35he said, "I will hear your case when your accusers arrive." Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod's Praetorium.
“I will hear thee, said he when thine accusers are also come, and he commended him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall.”
“he said, I will hear you when your accusers have come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's Praetorium.”