Acts 24:2 meaning and explanation
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.
Acts 24:2, Berean Standard Bible
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Tertullus, a professional advocate hired by the high priest Ananias, opens the prosecution against Paul before Felix, the Roman governor of Judea. His opening is standard courtroom flattery: he credits Felix with peace and wise reforms, though historians note Felix's rule was often harsh and corrupt.
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