Acts 24:1 “Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and…”

Acts 24:1

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

American Standard Version

And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with certain elders, and with an orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now after fiue dayes, Ananias the hie Priest came downe with the Elders, and with Tertullus a certaine oratour, which appeared before the Gouernour against Paul.

Darby 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.

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;

Bible in Basic English

And after five days, the high priest, Ananias, came with certain of the rulers, and an expert talker, one Tertullus; and they made a statement to Felix against Paul.

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Cross references

“five”

Acts 24:11 Acts 21:27

Acts 24:11 · BSB

You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

Acts 21:27 · BSB

When 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,

“Ananias”

Acts 23:2 Acts 23:30 Acts 23:35 Acts 25:2

Acts 23:2 · BSB

At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.

Acts 23:30 · BSB

When 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 23:35 · BSB

he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.

Acts 25:2 · BSB

where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus

“orator”

Acts 12:21 Isaiah 3:3 1 Corinthians 2:1 1 Corinthians 2:4

Acts 12:21 · BSB

On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.

Isaiah 3:3 · BSB

the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the counselor, the cunning magician, and the clever enchanter.

1 Corinthians 2:1 · BSB

When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.

1 Corinthians 2:4 · BSB

My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,

“informed”

Psalm 11:2 Acts 25:15

Psalm 11:2 · BSB

For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

Acts 25:15 · BSB

While I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews presented their case and requested a judgment against him.

Also

Acts 23:24

Acts 23:24 · BSB

Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2When 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.

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