Acts 24:9

9 And the Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that these things were so.

Acts 24:9 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 24:9

And the Jews also assented
That is, Ananias the high priest, and the elders that were with him, agreed to what Tertullus said, and confirmed the same.

Saying, that these things were so;
that Paul was such a person, and was guilty of the crimes he had set forth; and that the chief captain had taken the steps, and done the things he had related.

Acts 24:9 In-Context

7 But the chief captain Lysias came, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,

8 commanding his accusers to come before thee.] from whom thou wilt be able, by examining him thyself, to take knowledge of all these things whereof we accuse him.

9 And the Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that these things were so.

10 And when the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, Paul answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I cheerfully make my defense:

11 Seeing that thou canst take knowledge that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem: