Acts 24:2

When Paul stood before the governor, Tertullus began to accuse him and said to the governor, “Because of you we have great peace, and your foresight brings good reform to our nation;

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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

1After five days, Ananias the chief priest, certain elders, and an orator named Tertullus went there. These men brought charges against Paul before the governor.

3so with all thankfulness we welcome everything that you do, most excellent Felix.

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Cross References

Psalms 12:2Everyone says empty words to his neighbor; 1 everyone speaks with flattering lips and a double heart. 1

Proverbs 29:5A man who flatters his neighbor 1 is spreading a net for his feet. 1

Jude 1:16These are grumblers, complainers, who follow their evil desires. They are loud boasters, who, for their own advantage, flatter others.

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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