Acts 24:2 - Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

Acts 24:2

Accused of Sedition

1 Now after ^afive days ^bAnanias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named Tertullus. These gave evidence to the governor against Paul.

2 And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and¹ prosperity is being brought to this nation by your foresight,

3 we accept it always and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

4 Nevertheless, not to be tedious to you any further, I beg you to hear, by your¹ courtesy, a few words from us.

Commentaries:

Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, etc.—In this fulsome flattery there was a semblance of truth: nothing more. Felix acted with a degree of vigor and success in suppressing lawless violence [JOSEPHUS, Antiquities, 20.8.4; confirmed by TACITUS, Annals, 12.54].

by thy providence—a phrase applied to the administration of the emperors.

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