Acts 24:6

who also attempted to profane the temple; whom we took, [24:6][and desired to judge according to our law.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.

In Context

5For we have found this man to be a pest, and exciting disturbance among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes;

7But Lysias the chief captain came, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,

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Cross References

John 19:7The Jews answered him: We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

Acts 21:27And as the seven days were about to be completed, the Jews from Asia, having observed him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,

Acts 23:10And a great dissension arising, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should be pulled in pieces by them, commanded the soldiery to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.

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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