Acts 24:1-3

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 24:1-9

We must suppose that Lysias, the chief captain, when he had sent away Paul to Caesarea, gave notice to the chief priests, and others that had appeared against Paul, that if they had any thing to accuse him of they must follow him to Caesarea, and there they would find him, and a judge ready to hear them-thinking, perhaps, they would not have given themselves so much trouble; but what will not malice do? I. We have here the cause followed against Paul, and it is vigorously carried on. 1. Here... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 24:1-9

24:1-9 Five days afterwards Ananias the high priest came down with some of the elders and with a pleader called Tertullus. They laid information against Paul before the governor. When Paul was called, Tertullus began to accuse him in these terms, "Since through you we enjoy much tranquillity and since through your foresight many reforms have been brought about for this nation in every place and in every way, Felix, your excellency, we welcome it all with gratitude. But not to trouble you any... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 24:1

And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders ,.... From Jerusalem to Caesarea: these five days are to be reckoned not from the seizing of Paul in the temple, but from his coming to Caesarea; the Alexandrian copy reads, "after some days", leaving it undetermined how many: the high priest, with the elders, the members of the sanhedrim, with "some" of them, as the same copy and the Vulgate Latin version read, came down hither; not merely as accusers, by the order of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 24:2

And when he was called forth ,.... Not Tertullus the orator; for this is not to be understood of him, and of his being admitted to speak, as is thought by some, but the Apostle Paul; which is put out of doubt by the Vulgate Latin version, which reads, "and Paul being cited"; he was ordered to be brought out of custody into the court, to hear his indictment, and answer for himself: Tertullus began to accuse him ; to set forth his crimes, which he introduced with a flattering preface to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 24:3

We accept it always, and in all places ,.... The sense is, that the Jews observed with pleasure the provident care the governor took of their nation, and at all times spoke well of him; and wherever they came commended his conduct, and owned the favours they received from him, and the blessings they enjoyed under his government: and then giving him his title of honour, most noble Felix ; Tertullus adds, that this the Jews did with all thankfulness ; as sensible of the obligations... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 24:1

After 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... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 24:2

Tertullus began to accuse him - There are three parts in this oration of Tertullus: - The exordium. The proposition. The conclusion. The exordium contains the praise of Felix and his administration, merely for the purpose of conciliating his esteem, Acts 24:2-4 ; The proposition is contained in Acts 24:5 . The narration and conclusion, in Acts 24:6-8 . By thee we enjoy great quietness - As bad a governor as Felix most certainly was, he rendered some services to Judea. The... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 24:3

We accept it always, and in all places - We have at all times a grateful sense of thy beneficent administration, and we talk of it in all places, not only before thy face, but behind thy back. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 24:1

Verse 1− 1.Seeing Ananias goeth down to Cesarea to accuse Paul, it maketh the conjecture more probable, which I brought before touching his priesthood. For it was not meet for the highest priest to take such a journey. Therefore some other man was highest priest at that time; and Ananias being one of the chief priests, forasmuch as he was in great authority, and was withal a stout − (562) man, did take this embassage upon him. He bringeth with him a train, and that of the worshipful company of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 24:2

Verse 2− 2.Seeing we live in great peace. Tertullus useth a preface nothing appertinent to the matter; because he commendeth Felix wisdom and virtues that he may purchase favor. Therefore it is a filthy and flattering exordium. Not that I am of their mind who reprehend Tertullus for speaking the judge fair, and for seeking to win his favor. For it is not always disagreeing with the right and lawful form of pleading to commend the judge; and there may reasons be brought on both sides (as they... read more

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