Parallel Verses New International Version Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And after five days came down the high priest Ananias, with the elders, and a certain orator called Tertullus, and laid their informations against Paul before the governor. World English Bible After five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with certain elders and an orator, one Tertullus. They informed the governor against Paul. Young's Literal Translation And after five days came down the chief priest Ananias, with the elders, and a certain orator -- Tertullus, and they made manifest to the governor the things against Paul; Acts 24:1 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAfter five days - These days are to be reckoned from the time in which Paul was apprehended at Jerusalem, and twelve days after he had arrived in that city; see Acts 24:11. Calmet reckons the days thus: - St. Luke says that Paul was apprehended at Jerusalem when the seven days of his vow were nearly ended, Acts 21:27; that is, at the end of the fifth day after his arrival. The next day, which was the sixth, he was presented before the Sanhedrin. The night following, he was taken to Antipatris. The next day, the seventh, he arrived at Caesarea. Five days afterwards, that is, the twelfth day after his arrival at Jerusalem, the high priest and the elders, with Tertullus, came down to accuse him before Felix. - But see the note on Acts 23:32. A certain orator named Tertullus - This was probably a Roman proselyte to Judaism; yet he speaks every where as a Jew. Roman orators, advocates; etc., were found in different provinces of the Roman empire; and they, in general, spoke both the Greek and Latin languages; and, being well acquainted with the Roman laws and customs, were no doubt very useful. Luitprandus supposed that this Tertullus was the same with him who was colleague with Pliny the younger, in the consulate, in the year of Rome, 852; who is mentioned by Pliny, Epist. v. 15. Of this there is no satisfactory proof. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge five. Ananias. Acts 25:2 Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and sought him, orator. informed. Library Paul and FelixACTS xxiv. 25. And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. This is a well-known text, on which many a sermon has been preached, and with good reason, for it is an important text. It tells us of a man who, like too many men in all times, trembled when he heard the truth about his wicked life, but did not therefore repent and mend; and a very serious lesson we may … Charles Kingsley—Discipline and Other Sermons A Loyal Tribute The Witness of Our Own Spirit The Parables Exemplified in the Early History of the Church. Cross References Acts 23:2 At this the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. Acts 23:24 Provide horses for Paul so that he may be taken safely to Governor Felix." Acts 23:33 When the cavalry arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and handed Paul over to him. Acts 24:2 When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: "We have enjoyed a long period of peace under you, and your foresight has brought about reforms in this nation. Acts 24:11 You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. Acts 25:2 where the chief priests and the Jewish leaders appeared before him and presented the charges against Paul. Acts 25:15 When I went to Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him and asked that he be condemned. Jump to Previous Ananias Anani'as Caesarea Case Charges Descended Elders Expert Felix Five Governor High Informed Laid Orator Paul Priest Rulers Spokesman Stated Statement Talker Tertullus Tertul'lusJump to Next Ananias Anani'as Caesarea Case Charges Descended Elders Expert Felix Five Governor High Informed Laid Orator Paul Priest Rulers Spokesman Stated Statement Talker Tertullus Tertul'lusLinks Acts 24:1 NIVActs 24:1 NLT Acts 24:1 ESV Acts 24:1 NASB Acts 24:1 KJV Acts 24:1 Bible Apps Acts 24:1 Biblia Paralela Acts 24:1 Chinese Bible Acts 24:1 French Bible Acts 24:1 German Bible Acts 24:1 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |