Acts 24:3

3 We accept these things always and in every place, and we are thankful for them.

Acts 24:3 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 24:3

We accept it always, and in all places
The sense is, that the Jews observed with pleasure the provident care the governor took of their nation, and at all times spoke well of him; and wherever they came commended his conduct, and owned the favours they received from him, and the blessings they enjoyed under his government: and then giving him his title of honour,

most noble Felix;
Tertullus adds, that this the Jews did

with all thankfulness;
as sensible of the obligations they were under to him; but this was all a farce, mere artifice, and wretched flattery.

Acts 24:3 In-Context

1 Five days later Ananias, the high priest, went to the city of Caesarea with some of the older Jewish leaders and a lawyer named Tertullus. They had come to make charges against Paul before the governor.

2 Paul was called into the meeting, and Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "Most Excellent Felix! Our people enjoy much peace because of you, and many wrong things in our country are being made right through your wise help.

3 We accept these things always and in every place, and we are thankful for them.

4 But not wanting to take any more of your time, I beg you to be kind and listen to our few words.

5 We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up the Jews everywhere in the world. He is a leader of the Nazarene group.