Acts 24:2

Acts chapter 24 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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,

Context

v.1And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with certain elders, andwithan orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul.

v.2This passage

v.3we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Acts 24:26
He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
Psalms 10:3
For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, And the covetous renounceth, yea, contemneth Jehovah.
Psalms 12:2
They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.
Jude 1:16
These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaketh great swelling words), showing respect of persons for the sake of advantage.
Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.