Acts 24:2 - The Scriptures 2009

² And when he was called upon, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Having obtained great peace through you, and reforms being brought to this nation by your forethought,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² 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

² 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)

² 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

² 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

² 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

² 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 wrongdoer boasted of his cravings; And the greedy one cursed and despised יהוה.

Proverbs 26:28

A lying tongue hates its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth works ruin.

Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbour Spreads a net for his own feet.

Acts 24:1

And after five days the high priest Ḥananyah came down, with the elders, and a certain speaker – Tertullus. And they brought charges against Sha’ul before the governor.

Acts 24:3

we accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanks.

Jude 1:16

These are grumblers, complainers, who walk according to their own lusts, and their mouth speaks proudly, admiring faces of others for the sake of gain.