Acts 24:1

Translations

Modern

Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a certain orator, Tertullus, who made a presentation against Paul to the governor.

Latin

Post quinque autem dies descendit princeps sacerdotum Ananias, cum senioribus quibusdam, et Tertullo quodam oratore, qui adierunt præsidem adversus Paulum.

Original

Greek

English

Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.

Notes

Acts 24:1–4

Tertullus presented the case for the prosecution. He began with the usual words of praise to gain the governor’s attention and favor. Then he listed the charges against Paul (24:5–8).

Acts 24:1–27

Tertullus presented a legal case against Paul in a Roman court on behalf of the high priest (24:1–9). Then Paul cheerfully defended himself and his faith (24:10–21). The governor paused the hearing without making a decision. He kept Paul in prison for two years (24:22–27).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Paul sent to Felixc. AD 56

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People

Ananias: High priest during Paul's trial Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles Tertullus: Lawyer who accused Paul before Governor Felix

Glossary

Ananias Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Felix, Antonius History of Israel Judge Paul the Apostle Procurator Tertullus

Topics

Advocate: Tertullus Afflictions and Adversities of Saints: Comparatively Light Ananias: High Priest, Before Whom Paul Was Tried Attorney: Employed Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Courts of Justice: Causes In, Were Opened by an Advocate Felix: Paul Tried Before Government: Provincial Judge: Kings and Other Rulers As Orator: Tertullus Paul: His Trial Before Governor Felix Prisoners: Paul Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix Tertullus: The Prosecutor of Paul Before Governor Felix

Acts 24:1

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