Acts 24:2 KJV

Acts · chapter 24 · verse 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,Acts 24:2 · King James Version

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Acts 24:2 in context

1And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.

2And 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,

3We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

4Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.

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Commentary

We must suppose that Lysias, the chief captain, when he had sent away Paul to Caesarea, gave notice to the chief priests, and others that had appeared against Paul, that if they had any thing to accuse him of they must follow him to Caesarea, and there they would find him, and a judge ready to hear them - thinking,…

— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-9

Key words (Strong's)

TertullustertyllosTertullus = &quot triple-hardened&quot , a Roman oratorG5061 →
quietnesseirēnēa state of national tranquillity, exemption from the rage and havoc of war, peace between…G1515 →
accusekatēgoreōto accuse, before a judge to make an accusation, of an extra-judicial accusationG2723 →
sayinglegōto say, to speak, affirm over, maintain, to teach, to exhort, advise, to command, direct…G3004 →
forthkaleōto call, to call aloud, utter in a loud voice, to invite, to callG2564 →
beganarchomaito be the first to do , to begin, to be chief, leader, ruler, to begin, make a beginningG756 →

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Acts 24:2 KJV

Acts 24:2 in context

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