Acts 24:2-9

2 When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: “We have enjoyed a long period of peace under you, and your foresight has brought about reforms in this nation.

3 Everywhere and in every way, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude.

4 But in order not to weary you further, I would request that you be kind enough to hear us briefly.

5 “We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect

6 and even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.By^[a]

8 examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him.”

9 The other Jews joined in the accusation, asserting that these things were true.

Cross References

• 1. Luke 1:3; Acts 23:26; Acts 26:25
• 2. Acts 16:20; Acts 17:6
• 3. Acts 21:28
• 4. S Mark 1:24
• 5. ver 14; Acts 26:5; Acts 28:22
• 6. Acts 21:28
• 7. S 1 Thessalonians 2:16

Footnotes

• [a] Some manuscripts include here "him, and we would have judged him in accordance with our law. " 7"But the commander Lysias came and took him from us with much violence, " 8"ordering his accusers to come before you."