Acts 24:2
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.”
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“When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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,”
King James Version · Public Domain“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,”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse <FI>him<Fi> , saying, `Much peace enjoying through thee, and worthy deeds being done to this nation through thy forethought,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 24:2 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 10:3For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
- Psalms 12:2They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
- Proverbs 26:28A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
- Proverbs 29:5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
- Acts 24:26At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
- Jude 1:16These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.
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