Acts 24:9

Translations

Modern

The Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true.

Traditional

And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.

Literal

And the Jews also agreed, declaring these things to be so.

Latin

Adjecerunt autem et Judæi, dicentes hæc ita se habere.

Original

Greek

English

The Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Paul sent to Felixc. AD 56

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People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

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

Topics

Advocate: Tertullus Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix

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