Acts 24:7 — Meaning and Application

Acts 24:1

"And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and {with} a certain orator {named} Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul."

Acts 24:2

"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,"

Acts 24:3

"We accept {it} always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness."

Acts 24:4

"Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words."

Acts 24:5

"For we have found this man {a} pestilent {fellow}, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:"

Acts 24:6

"Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law."