Acts 24:2

New American Bible - revised edition

When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Since we have attained much peace through you, and reforms have been accomplished in this nation through your provident care,

Cross References

Proverbs 29:5

Those who speak flattery to their neighbor cast a net at their feet.

Proverbs 26:28

The lying tongue is its owner’s enemy, and the flattering mouth works ruin.

Jude 1:16

These people are complainers, disgruntled ones who live by their desires; their mouths utter bombast as they fawn over people to gain advantage. Exhortations.

Psalm 10:3

The wicked even boast of their greed; these robbers curse and scorn the Lord.

Acts 24:1

Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an advocate, a certain Tertullus, and they presented formal charges against Paul to the governor.

Acts 24:3

we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.