Acts 24:7

Tertullus Prosecutes Paul · Acts 24:1–9

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Translations

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Traditional

But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,

Literal

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Latin

Superveniens autem tribunus Lysias, cum vi magna eripuit eum de manibus nostris,

Original

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Notes

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).

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Paul (Saul)