Acts 24:2

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Paul was called into the meeting, and Tertullus began to make his accusations. Tertullus said, “Most Honorable Felix, our people enjoy much peace because of you, and many wrong things in our country are being made right through your wise help. For this we all continue to be very thankful.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:5

If you give false praise to others in order to get what you want, you are only setting a trap for yourself.

Proverbs 26:28

Liars hate the people they hurt, and false praise can hurt people.

Jude 1:16

These people always complain and find wrong in others. They always do the evil things they want to do. They boast about themselves. The only reason they say good things about others is to get what they want.

Psalm 10:3

Those greedy people brag about the things they want to get. They curse the Lord and show that they hate him.

Acts 24:1

Five days later Ananias, the high priest, went to the city of Caesarea. He brought with him some of the older Jewish leaders and a lawyer named Tertullus. They went to Caesarea to make charges against Paul before the governor.