Acts 24:2 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

and when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: “Since through you we enjoy much peace, and since by your provision, most excellent Felix, reforms are introduced on behalf of this nation,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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,

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And when he was called, Tertullus began the complaint [against him] by saying: Since through you we obtain and enjoy much peace, and since by your foresight and provision wonderful reforms (amendments and improvements) are introduced and effected on behalf of this nation,

American Standard Version (1901)

And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by thy providence evils are corrected for this nation,

Common English Bible

After the governor summoned Paul, Tertullus began to make his case against him. He declared, “Under your leadership, we have experienced substantial peace, and your administration has brought reforms to our nation.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And having summoned Paul, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: "Most excellent Felix, since we have much peace through you, and many things may be corrected by your providence,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And Paul being called for, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: Whereas through thee we live in much peace, and many things are rectified by thy providence,

Acts 24:2 Cross References

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boasts of the desires of his heart, and the man greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord.

Proverbs 26:28

A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

Acts 24:1

And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before the governor their case against Paul;

Acts 24:3

in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.

Jude 1:16

These are grumblers, malcontents, following their own passions, loud-mouthed boasters, flattering people to gain advantage.