Acts 24:6

who also tried to profane the temple, whom we also took, [[and wished to judge according to our law,

Literal Standard Version

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 having found this man a pestilence, and moving a dissension to all the Jews through the world—also a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes—

7and Lysias the chief captain having come near, took away out of our hands with much violence,

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Cross References

John 19:7the Jews answered him, “We have a law, and according to our law He ought to die, for He made Himself Son of God.”

Acts 21:27And as the seven days were about to be fully ended, the Jews from Asia having beheld him in the temple, were stirring up all the multitude, and they laid hands on him,

Acts 23:10and a great dissension having come, the chief captain having been afraid lest Paul may be pulled to pieces by them, commanded the army, having gone down, to seize him out of their midst, and to bring [him] into the stronghold.

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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