Maria Esther Torres

asking as a favor against Paul that he summon him to Jerusalem—because they were planning an ambush to kill him on the way.

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:27 ESV

When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:26 ESV

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

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:24 ESV

After 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.

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:23 ESV

Then 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.

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:21 ESV

other 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.'"

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highlighted Acts 24:17-18 ESV

Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings.

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:16 ESV

So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man.

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:15 ESV

having a hope in God, which these men themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:13 ESV

Neither can they prove to you what they now bring up against me.

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:14 ESV

But 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,

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:10 ESV

And 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.

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:9 ESV

The Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that all these things were so.

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:8 ESV

By examining him yourself you will be able to find out from him about everything of which we accuse him."

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Acts 24:6 ESV

He even tried to profane the temple, but we seized him.

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highlighted Acts 24:3-4 ESV

in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.

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highlighted Acts 24:5 ESV

For 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.

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And 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,

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Psalms 100:5 ESV

For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

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Maria Esther Torres

highlighted Psalms 100:4 ESV

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!

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