For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Acts 24:5 in context
Acts 24:2–8
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When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that prosperity is coming to this nation by your foresight,
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we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
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But that I don’t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.
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Selected verse
For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
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He even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him.
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Translator’s note Open verse 7
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By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him.”
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