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Text -- Acts 24:3 (NET)

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24:3 Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude.
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Names, People and Places:
 · Felix the governor of Judea at the time Paul visited Jerusalem for the last time


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Theophilus | TERTULLUS | Readings, Select | Prisoners | Paul | PAUL, THE APOSTLE, 5 | NOBLE; NOBLES; NOBLEMAN | Minister | LUKE, THE GOSPEL OF | LATIN | Judge | Flattery | Felix | FELIX; ANTONIUS | Advocate | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 8-12 | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 13-OUTLINE | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 1-7 | ACCEPT; ACCEPTABLE; ACCEPTATION | more
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TSK Synopsis , Combined Bible , Maclaren , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Barclay , Constable , College , McGarvey

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Act 24:3 - -- In all ways and in all places ( pantēi te kai pantachou ). Pantēi , old adverb of manner only here in N.T. Pantachou also old adverb of place, ...

In all ways and in all places ( pantēi te kai pantachou ).

Pantēi , old adverb of manner only here in N.T. Pantachou also old adverb of place, several times in N.T. But these adverbs most likely go with the preceding clause about "reforms"rather than as here translated with "we accept"(apodechometha ). But "with all gratitude"(meta pasēs eucharistias ) does naturally go with apodechometha .

Vincent: Act 24:3 - -- Very worthy deeds ( κατορθωμάτων ) From κατορθόω , to set upright. Hence, a success consequent on right judgment ; a ri...

Very worthy deeds ( κατορθωμάτων )

From κατορθόω , to set upright. Hence, a success consequent on right judgment ; a right action. The best texts, however, read διορθωμάτων , settings right; amendments. Thus the sentence reads, literally, obtaining much peace through thee, and amendments taking place for this nation through thy providence, we accept, etc.

Vincent: Act 24:3 - -- Providence ( προνοίας ) Forethought. Providentia Augusti ( the providence of the emperor ) was a common title on the coins of the emp...

Providence ( προνοίας )

Forethought. Providentia Augusti ( the providence of the emperor ) was a common title on the coins of the emperors.

JFB: Act 24:2-4 - -- In this fulsome flattery there was a semblance of truth: nothing more. Felix acted with a degree of vigor and success in suppressing lawless violence ...

In this fulsome flattery there was a semblance of truth: nothing more. Felix acted with a degree of vigor and success in suppressing lawless violence [JOSEPHUS, Antiquities, 20.8.4; confirmed by TACITUS, Annals, 12.54].

JFB: Act 24:2-4 - -- A phrase applied to the administration of the emperors.

A phrase applied to the administration of the emperors.

Clarke: Act 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, no...

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.

TSK: Act 24:3 - -- most : Act 23:26 *Gr: Act 26:25; Luk 1:3 *Gr.

most : Act 23:26 *Gr: Act 26:25; Luk 1:3 *Gr.

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Act 24:3 - -- We accept it always - We admit that it is owing to your vigilance, and we accept your interposition to promote peace with gratitude. Alway...

We accept it always - We admit that it is owing to your vigilance, and we accept your interposition to promote peace with gratitude.

Always, and in all places - Not merely in your presence, but we always acknowledge that it is owing to your vigilance that the land is secure. "What we now do in your presence, we do also in your absence; we do not commend you merely when you are present"(Wetstein).

Most noble Felix - This was the title of office.

With all thankfulness - In this there was probably sincerity, for there was no doubt that the peace of Judea was owing to Felix. But at the same time that he was an energetic and vigilant governor, it was also true that he was proud, avaricious, and cruel. Josephus charges him with injustice and cruelty in the case of Jonathan, the high priest ( Antiq. , book 20, chapter 8, section 5), and Tacitus (History, book 5, chapter 9) and Suetonius (Life of Claudius, chapter 28) concur in the charge.

Poole: Act 24:3 - -- We accept it we commend and admire it. It is most certain, that inferiors enjoy many benefits by the means of their governors, who bear the burden fo...

We accept it we commend and admire it. It is most certain, that inferiors enjoy many benefits by the means of their governors, who bear the burden for the people, watching and caring for them; and that a bad government is better than none; and therefore not only Tertullus, (who may well be thought to speak out of flattery), but St. Paul himself, Act 24:10 , speaks with great respect unto Felix.

Gill: Act 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, a...

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 they were under to him; but this was all a farce, mere artifice, and wretched flattery.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 24:3 Or “with complete thankfulness.” BDAG 416 s.v. εὐχαριστία 1 has “με`...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Act 24:1-27 - --1 Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator,10 answers for his life and doctrine.24 He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife.26 The governor h...

Combined Bible: Act 24:3 - --notes on verse 2     

Maclaren: Act 24:2-3 - --A Loyal Tribute Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence, 3. We accept it...

MHCC: Act 24:1-9 - --See here the unhappiness of great men, and a great unhappiness it is, to have their services praised beyond measure, and never to be faithfully told o...

Matthew Henry: Act 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 ap...

Barclay: Act 24:1-9 - --Tertullus (5061) began his speech with a passage of almost nauseating flattery, every word of which he and Felix knew was quite untrue. He went on t...

Constable: Act 9:32--Rom 1:1 - --III. THE WITNESS TO THE UTTERMOST PART OF THE EARTH 9:32--28:31 Luke next recorded the church's expansion beyond...

Constable: Act 19:21--Rom 1:1 - --D. The extension of the church to Rome 19:21-28:31 "The panel is introduced by the programmatic statemen...

Constable: Act 23:33--27:1 - --3. Ministry in Caesarea 23:33-26:32 Paul's ministry in Caesarea was from prison. Luke devoted ab...

Constable: Act 24:1-27 - --Paul's defense before Felix ch. 24 "The delivery of the prisoner Paul to Caesarea marked...

Constable: Act 24:1-9 - --The presentation of charges against Paul 24:1-9 24:1 The heat of the Jews' hatred of Paul is obvious from their speedy trip to Caesarea. The five days...

College: Act 24:1-27 - --ACTS 24 2. Paul's Trial before Felix (24:1-21) The Accusations against Paul (24:1-9) 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesar...

McGarvey: Act 24:2-9 - --2-9. The orator, Tertullus, was employed to plead the case before Felix, and the high priest and elders appeared as witnesses. (2) " And when he was c...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES By Way of Introduction But for the Acts we should know nothing of the early apostolic period save what is told in the Epi...

JFB: Acts (Book Introduction) THIS book is to the Gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. In the Gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying: in...

JFB: Acts (Outline) INTRODUCTION--LAST DAYS OF OUR LORD UPON EARTH--HIS ASCENSION. (Act 1:1-11) RETURN OF THE ELEVEN TO JERUSALEM--PROCEEDINGS IN THE UPPER ROOM TILL PEN...

TSK: Acts (Book Introduction) The Acts of the Apostles is a most valuable portion of Divine revelation; and, independently of its universal reception in the Christian church, as an...

TSK: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 24:1, Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator, Act 24:10. answers for his life and doctrine; Act 24:24, He preaches Christ to the ...

Poole: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 24

MHCC: Acts (Book Introduction) This book unites the Gospels to the Epistles. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles Peter and Paul, and of the Christian church from th...

MHCC: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 24:1-9) The speech of Tertullus against Paul. (Act 24:10-21) Paul's defence before Felix. (Act 24:22-27) Felix trembles at the reasoning of Pau...

Matthew Henry: Acts (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Acts of the Apostles We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion...

Matthew Henry: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) We left Paul a prisoner at Caesarea, in Herod's judgment-hall, expecting his trial to come on quickly; for in the beginning of his imprisonment his...

Barclay: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES A Precious Book In one sense Acts is the most important book in the New Testament. It is the simple truth t...

Barclay: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) A Flattering Speech And A False Charge (Act_24:1-9) Paul's Defence (Act_24:10-21) Plain Speaking To A Guilty Governor (Act_24:22-27)

Constable: Acts (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title "Acts of the Apostles" is very ancient. The Anti-Marcioni...

Constable: Acts (Outline) Outline I. The witness in Jerusalem 1:1-6:7 A. The founding of the church 1:1-2:46 ...

Constable: Acts Acts Bibliography Albright, William Foxwell. The Archaeology of Palestine. 1949. Revised ed. Pelican Archaeolog...

Haydock: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. INTRODUCTION. St. Luke, who had published his gospel, wrote also a second volume, which, from the first ages, hath bee...

Gill: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ACTS This book, in some copies, is called, "The Acts of the holy Apostles". It contains an history of the ministry and miracles of ...

College: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION As early as the second century the title "The Acts of the Apostles" was given to this document. Before that time the work probably circu...

College: Acts (Outline) OUTLINE I. THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM - 1:1-8:1a A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK - 1:1-3 B. THE COMMISSIONING OF THE APOSTLES - 1:4-8 C. THE ASCENSI...

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