Chapter 24 divides into three parts – 1-9 Ananias and Tertullus, against Paul; 10-21 Paul answers for himself; 22-27 the responses of Felix.
In this chapter Luke records both Tertullus and Paul speaking to the governor, Felix, then concludes with the varied responses of Felix.
A textual variant not in modern translations.
Verses 6-8: “who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law. But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.”
Most modern English translations do not include the bolded portion. It is in the King James Bible, the Textus Receptus Greek New Testament, Codices Laudianus (E, 6th century), Athous Laurae (Ψ, 8th century) and the Latin Vulgate (4th century). It explains the situation, from the accusers’ standpoint, which is left somewhat vague otherwise. Internal evidence supports the reading. The fact that Felix wanted to hear more from Lysias (v. 22) supports the reading, because a reference to Lysias is made by Tertullus and Felix would need to look into that.
Verse 9: The other Jews present testified to their agreement with the charges Tertullus made against Paul.
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