Acts 24:2

And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by thy providence worthy deeds are done for this nation,

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In The King James Version

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,

In Context

1And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with the elders, and with an orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul.

3we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

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Cross References

Psalms 12:2They speak falsehood everyone with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.

Proverbs 29:5A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

Jude 1:16These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaketh great swelling words), showing respect of persons for the sake of advantage.

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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