Acts 24:2

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

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,

BSB

When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.

WEB

When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that excellent measures are coming to this nation,

YLT

and he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, ‘Much peace enjoying through thee, and worthy deeds being done to this nation through thy forethought,

F.O.G Original

(2) Now him being summoned, Tertullus began to accuse, saying, “Through you, we attained much shalom-peace and by your foresight, improvements are happening for this nation!

F.O.G

(2) Now him being summoned, Tertullus began to accuse, saying, “Through you, we attained much shalom-peace and by your foresight, improvements are happening for this nation!

F.O.G MSG

²When Paul was brought in, Tertullus began his prosecutionᵃ: “Your Excellency Felix, we have enjoyed a long period of peace under your wise leadership, and your foresight has brought many improvements to our nation.

Footnotes:

²ᵃ Prosecution: Tertullus was a professional orator hired to present the case against Paul with Roman legal expertise.