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Acts 24:1
Acts 24:1 is verse 1 of Acts chapter 24, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.
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King James Version
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.
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.
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Acts 24:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible
1 Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.
2 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.
3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Acts 24:11You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
Acts 21:27When the seven days were almost over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him,
Acts 23:2At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.
Acts 23:30When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you.
Acts 23:35he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.
Acts 25:2where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus
Acts 12:21On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.
Isaiah 3:3the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the counselor, the cunning magician, and the clever enchanter.
1 Corinthians 2:1When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.
1 Corinthians 2:4My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,
Acts 25:15While I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews presented their case and requested a judgment against him.
Psalms 11:2For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.