Keraia
Acts 24

Acts 24:6

Tertullus Prosecutes Paul · Acts 24:1–9
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Translations

Modern
…and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.
Traditional
Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.
Literal
…who even attempted to profane the temple, whom we also seized.
Latin
…qui etiam templum violare conatus est, quem et apprehensum voluimus secundum legem nostram judicare.

Original

Greek
English
…and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.

Notes

Acts 24:6

desecrate the temple: See study note on 21:28–29.

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Advocate: Tertullus False Accusation: Incidents Illustrative of Against Paul Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix The Law of Moses: Divided Into: Civil, Relating to Administration of Justice