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Acts 24:5 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. "

Acts 24:5

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3 we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

4 But that I don’t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.

5 For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

6 He even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him.

7 We wanted to judge him according to our law, but the commanding officer, Lysias, came by and with great violence took him out of our hands, commanding his accusers to come to you.

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Acts 24:1

"After five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with certain elders and an orator, one Tertullus. They informed the governor against Paul."

Acts 24:2

"When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that prosperity is coming to this nation by your foresight,"

Acts 24:3

"we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness."

Acts 24:4

"But that I don’t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words."

Acts 24:6

"He even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him."

Acts 24:7

"We wanted to judge him according to our law, but the commanding officer, Lysias, came by and with great violence took him out of our hands, commanding his accusers to come to you."

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