Acts 24:2 - New Revised Standard Version

² When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: “Your Excellency, because of you we have long enjoyed peace, and reforms have been made for this people because of your foresight.

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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 Mga Krus na Reperensya

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boast of the desires of their heart, those greedy for gain curse and renounce the Lord.

Proverbs 26:28

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

Proverbs 29:5

Whoever flatters a neighbor is spreading a net for the neighbor's feet.

Acts 24:1

Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney, a certain Tertullus, and they reported their case against Paul to the governor.

Acts 24:3

We welcome this in every way and everywhere with utmost gratitude.

Jude 1:16

These are grumblers and malcontents; they indulge their own lusts; they are bombastic in speech, flattering people to their own advantage.