KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Acts 24:1–4
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Acts 24:1
1AND after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.
1¶ And after fiue dayes, Ananias the hie Priest descended with the Elders, and with a certaine Oratour named Tertullus, who enformed the gouernour against Paul.
Acts 24:2
2And 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,
2And when he was called foorth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enioy great quietnesse, and that very worthy deeds are done vnto this natiō by thy prouidence:
Acts 24:3
3We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
3Wee accept it alwayes, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulnesse.
Acts 24:4
4Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
4Notwithstanding, that I be not farther tedious vnto thee, I pray thee, that thou wouldest heare vs of thy clemencie a few words.
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 24:1
Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
The number following four and preceding six.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance; as an adverb, greatly or aloft.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A person who officiates in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; the KJV applies the term to Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, and Christ as Priest, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828
To go downward; go down.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Sure, definite, established, or particular though not specifically named, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
An eloquent public speaker; a speaker, by way of eminence.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Called; denominated; designated by name.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Told; instructed; made acquainted.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A ruler, chief officer, or person entrusted with authority over others.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 24:2
Named, summoned, invited, proclaimed, or addressed, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Outward, onward, or away from a place.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
To have an original or first existence; to take rise; to commence.
Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
To charge with a fault or offence; to allege guilt or blame against.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
To possess, experience, or receive with satisfaction, benefit, or delight.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A state of rest; stillness.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Truly or in a high degree; as an adjective, true or real.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth; as a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.
Meaning drawn from: Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · KJV usage (PCE)
Acts or things done; in very deed means in fact or in truth.
Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
Performed; executed; finished; a word by which agreement to a proposal is expressed.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
providence
Foresight joined with timely care and provision; prudent preparation or management.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 24:3
To receive willingly or with favour; to approve.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Always; continually, regularly, or throughout the time stated.
Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Locations, positions, rooms, occasions, offices, or passages, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Greatest in amount, number, or degree; in the highest degree.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Great; elevated; dignified; being above every thing that can dishonor reputation.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
thankfulness
Expression of gratitude; acknowledgment of a favor. Gratitude; a lively sense of good received.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 24:4
MEANING IN THIS VERSE
Notwithstanding
Despite or in spite of the stated matter; nevertheless, it does not prevent what follows.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Farther in distance; more, additional, advanced, or to a greater degree.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Wearisome; tiresome from continuance, prolixity, or slowness which causes prolixity.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Would: expresses will, desire, intention, willingness, or conditional action.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
To perceive by the ear; to listen, attend, understand, or obey, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Mildness, mercy, or leniency in one having authority or power to punish.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Not many; small in number.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
Spoken or written expressions; sayings, messages, commands, promises, or accounts.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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Open the full verse study2And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
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Open the full verse study11Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.
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Open the full verse study27And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,
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Open the full verse study24And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.
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Open the full verse study30And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.
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Open the full verse study35I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s judgment hall.
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Open the full verse study2Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,
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Open the full verse study2For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
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Open the full verse study1AND I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
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Open the full verse study4And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
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Open the full verse study21And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
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Open the full verse study15About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.
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Open the full verse study3The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counseller, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator.
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Open the full verse study5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
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Open the full verse study26He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
27But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
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Open the full verse study28A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
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Open the full verse study16These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.
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Open the full verse study3For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.
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Open the full verse study2They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
3The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
From verse 3
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Open the full verse study26Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
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Open the full verse study25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
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Open the full verse study3It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
From verse 4
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Open the full verse study32And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
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