Acts 24:2

1 And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.

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,

3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

4 Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.

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 that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

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  • Acts 24:26–27

    He 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.

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  • Proverbs 26:28

    A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

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  • Jude 1:16

    These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.

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  • Psalms 12:2–3

    They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

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  • Psalms 10:3

    For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.

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