Acts 24:2

Good News Translation (US Version)

Then Paul was called in, and Tertullus began to make his accusation, as follows: “Your Excellency! Your wise leadership has brought us a long period of peace, and many necessary reforms are being made for the good of our country.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:5

If you flatter your friends, you set a trap for yourself.

Proverbs 26:28

You have to hate someone to want to hurt him with lies. Insincere talk brings nothing but ruin.

Jude 1:16

These people are always grumbling and blaming others; they follow their own evil desires; they brag about themselves and flatter others in order to get their own way.

Psalm 10:3

The wicked are proud of their evil desires; the greedy curse and reject the Lord.

Acts 24:1

Five days later the High Priest Ananias went to Caesarea with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus. They appeared before Governor Felix and made their charges against Paul.

Acts 24:3

We welcome this everywhere and at all times, and we are deeply grateful to you.