Acts 24:9

9 And the Jews also joined in pressing the matter against [Paul], saying 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 Lysias, the chiliarch, coming up, took [him] away with great force out of our hands,

8 having commanded his accusers to come to thee;] of whom thou canst thyself, in examining [him], know the certainty of all these things of which we accuse him.

9 And the Jews also joined in pressing the matter against [Paul], saying that these things were so.

10 But Paul, the governor having beckoned to him to speak, answered, Knowing that for many years thou hast been judge to this nation, I answer readily as to the things which concern myself.

11 As thou mayest know that there are not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem,