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When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that excellent measures are coming to this nation,
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A Case Built on Flattery
All commentators agree that Tertullus's speech begins with strategic flattery. This was a common rhetorical tactic (captatio benevolentiae) used to win a judge's favor. Scholars note that by praising Felix's administration, Tertullus aimed to predispose the governor against Paul, framing the apostle as a threat to the very peace Felix supposedly secured.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And when he was called forth. When Paul was called forth from prison. See Acts 23:35.
We enjoy great quietness. This was s…
When he (Paul) was called (κληθεντος αυτου). Genitive absolute (as so often in Acts) with first aorist passive participle of καλεω…
19th Century
Anglican
Seeing that by you we enjoy great quietness.—The orator had, it would seem, learned the trick of his class and begins wit…
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Tertullus began the case for the prosecution with the customary flattery for the judge in words chosen for his purpose. Many Jews would have been s…
16th Century
Protestant
Seeing we live in great peace. Tertullus uses a preface not at all pertinent to the matter, because he commends Felix's wisdom and virtues…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he was called forth Not Tertullus the orator; for this is not to be understood of him, and of his being adm…
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Observe here the unhappiness of great men—and it is indeed a great unhappiness—to have their services praised beyond measure, and never to be faith…
