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Acts 24

Acts 24:2

Tertullus Prosecutes Paul · Acts 24:1–9
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Translations

Modern
When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.
Traditional
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,
Literal
And he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Attaining great peace through you, and excellent measures being done to this nation through your foresight,
Latin
Et citato Paulo cœpit accusare Tertullus, dicens: Cum in multa pace agamus per te, et multa corrigantur per tuam providentiam,

Original

Greek
English
When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.

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

People

Tertullus: Lawyer who accused Paul before Governor Felix

Glossary

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

Topics

Advocate: Tertullus Attorney: Employed Flattery: Tertullus Flatters Felix Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix Slander: Tertullus Tertullus: The Prosecutor of Paul Before Governor Felix