Acts 24:7

But Lysias, the tribune, overwhelming us with great violence, snatched him away from our hands,

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In The King James Version

But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,

In Context

6And he has even been attempting to violate the temple. And having apprehended him, we wanted him to be judged according to our law.

8ordering his accusers to come to you. From them, you yourself will be able, by judging about all these things, to understand the reason that we accuse him.”

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Cross References

Proverbs 4:16For they do not sleep, unless they have done evil. And their sleep is quickly taken away from them, unless they have overthrown.

Acts 21:35And when he had arrived at the stairs, it happened that he was carried up by the soldiers, because of the threat of violence from the people.

Acts 23:23Then, having called two centurions, he said to them: “Prepare two hundred soldiers, so that they may go as far as Caesarea, and seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen, for the third hour of the night.

Matthew Henry on Acts 24:2-10

The Speech of Tertullus. 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. 2 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… Read the whole commentary →

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