Acts 24:2 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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 24:2 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Acts 24:2 in 6 Bible Translations

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Acts 24:2 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“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 24:2 — World English Bible

Acts 24:2 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by thy providence evils are corrected for this nation, ”

Acts 24:2 — American Standard Version

Acts 24:2 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse <FI>him<Fi> , saying, `Much peace enjoying through thee, and worthy deeds being done to this nation through thy forethought,”

Acts 24:2 — Young's Literal Translation

Acts 24:2 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse, saying, Seeing we enjoy great peace through thee, and that excellent measures are executed for this nation by thy forethought, ”

Acts 24:2 — Darby Translation

Acts 24:2 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And when he was called foorth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that we haue obtained great quietnesse through thee, and that many worthy things are done vnto this nation through thy prouidence,”

Acts 24:2 — Geneva Bible

Acts 24:2 in Context — 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.

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,

3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

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

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What Does Acts 24:2 Mean?

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