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Bible Commentaries
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Bibliographical Information
Gann, Windell. "Commentary on Acts 24". Gann's Commentary on the Bible. https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/gbc/acts-24.html. 2021.
Gann, Windell. "Commentary on Acts 24". Gann's Commentary on the Bible. https://studylight.org/
Whole Bible (47)New Testament (17)Gospels Only (1)Individual Books (9)
Verse 1
Acts 24:1
Tertullus ... 1) a Roman name; 2) a hired lawyer
informed ... = a technical word which implies and indictment of charges. See NASB
Verse 2
Acts 24:2
quietness ... peace. Felix had restored tranquility. He had routed bands of robbers and assassins.
providence ... like that of God. Coins read "Providence of Caesar" in flattery.
Verse 4
Acts 24:4
tedious ... weary, don’t want to detain you too long.
clemency ... idea of equitable consideration. Flattery, for Felix was an avaricious man, not a lover of righteousness.
Verse 5
Acts 24:5
Charges: Paul is an "epidemic", charged everywhere!
1. Insurrection - a) Antioch; b) Iconium; c) Ephesus; d) Thessalonica
2. Leader of an illegal religion - not licensed by the State
3. "Tried" to profane the temple
sect ... heresy, heretical,
Verse 24
Acts 24:24
Two on trial - Acts 24:23
The accusation - Acts 24:24-25
The outcome - Acts 24:25-27
Verse 25
Acts 24:25
Paul’s discourse: (cf. John 16:8)
1. righteousness -
2. temperance -
3. judgment to come -