Acts 24:2
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
After [Paul] had been summoned,κληθέντος
(klēthentos)
2564: to calla prim. word
TertullusΤέρτυλλος
(tertullos)
5061: Tertullus, probably a Rom.of uncertain origin
began 
 
757: to rule, to begina prim. verb
to accuseκατηγορεῖν
(katēgorein)
2723: to make accusationfrom kata and agoreuó (to speak in the assembly)
him, sayingλέγων
(legōn)
3004: to saya prim. verb
[to the governor], "Since we have throughδιὰ
(dia)
1223: through, on account of, because ofa prim. preposition
you attainedτυγχάνοντες
(tunchanontes)
5177: to hit, hit upon, meet, happenfrom a prim. root tuch-
muchπολλῆς
(pollēs)
4183: much, manya prim. word
peace,εἰρήνης
(eirēnēs)
1515:  of uncertain derivation, perhaps from eiró (to join): lit. or fig. peace, by impl. welfare
and since by your providenceπρονοίας
(pronoias)
4307: foresight, forethoughtfrom pronoeó
reforms 
 
1357a: a correction, a reformfrom diorthoó (to make straight)
are being carriedγινομένων
(ginomenōn)
1096: to come into being, to happen, to becomefrom a prim. root gen-
out for this 
 
3778: thisprobably from a redupl. of ho,, used as a demonstrative pronoun
nation,ἔθνει
(ethnei)
1484: a race, a nation, pl. the nations (as distinct from Isr.)probably from a prim. root


















KJV Lexicon
κληθεντος  verb - aorist passive participle - genitive singular masculine
kaleo  kal-eh'-o:  to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise) -- bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called).
δε  conjunction
de  deh:  but, and, etc. -- also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
αυτου  personal pronoun - genitive singular masculine
autos  ow-tos':  the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ηρξατο  verb - aorist middle deponent indicative - third person singular
archomai  ar'-khom-ahee:  to commence (in order of time) -- (rehearse from the) begin(-ning).
κατηγορειν  verb - present active infinitive
kategoreo  kat-ay-gor-eh'-o:  to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence -- accuse, object.
ο  definite article - nominative singular masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
τερτυλλος  noun - nominative singular masculine
Tertullos  ter'-tool-los:  Tertullus, a Roman -- Tertullus.
λεγων  verb - present active participle - nominative singular masculine
lego  leg'-o:  ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
After Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying to the governor, "Since we have through you attained much peace, and since by your providence reforms are being carried out for this nation,

King James Bible
And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When he was called in, Tertullus began to accuse him and said: "Since we enjoy great peace because of you, and reforms are taking place for the benefit of this nation by your foresight,

International Standard Version
When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus opened the prosecution by saying: "Your Excellency Felix, since we are enjoying lasting peace because of you, and since reforms for this nation are being brought about through your foresight,

NET Bible
When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "We have experienced a lengthy time of peace through your rule, and reforms are being made in this nation through your foresight.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when he was called, Tertullos began to accuse him and said, “With the abundance of tranquility we dwell because of you, and this people have much excellent stability in receiving your care.”

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him. He said to Felix, "Your Excellency, through your wise leadership we have lasting peace and reforms that benefit the people.

King James 2000 Bible
And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by you we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by your provision,
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