Acts 24 Background Information with Maps and Images (Picture Study Bible - Acts) Free Bible Online

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

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,

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.