Acts 24:2
1 Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.
When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.
3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
4 But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.
- KJV
- And 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,
- WEB
- When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that prosperity is coming to this nation by your foresight,
- ASV
- And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by the providence evils are corrected for this nation,
- DARBY
- And he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse, saying, Seeing we enjoy great peace through thee, and that excellent measures are executed for this nation by thy forethought,
- BLB
- And he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse [him], saying, “Attaining great peace through you, and excellent measures being done to this nation through your foresight,
- ÅB
- Han ble da kalt fram, og Tertullus begynte på klagen imot ham og sa:
- OTB
- Da Paulus ble tilkalt, begynte Tertullus sin anklage og sa til guvernøren: "Vi har hatt stor fred under deg, og din fremsynthet har ført til reformer for denne nasjonen.
- B1930
- Han blev da kalt frem, og Tertullus begynte på klagen imot ham og sa:
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 29:5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Read in contextActs 24:26–27
At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
Read in contextProverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Read in contextJude 1:16
These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.
Read in contextPsalms 12:2–3
They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
Read in contextPsalms 10:3
For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
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