Acts 24:5

For we have found this man to be a pestilent fellow, an instigator of dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:

In Context

4But so that I may not detain yoʋ any further, I request that, in yoʋr forbearance, yoʋ would hear us briefly.

6He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we seized him.

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Cross References

Matthew 2:23and came and dwelt in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled: “He will be called a Nazarene.”

Matthew 10:25It is sufficient for a disciple to be like his teacher and for a servant to be like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign the members of his household!

Luke 23:5But they kept insisting, “He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea. He started in Galilee and has come all the way here.”

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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