Study it in the app“And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an orator, a certain Tertullus, who presented their case to the governor against Paul.”
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five
Five.
Where else “pente” appearsday
A span counted on the calendar: “on the third day,” “forty days.”
Where else “hēmeras” appearshigh priest
The chief of the priests; Jesus is that forever.
Where else “archiereus” appearsAnanias
Ananias, a name borne by several men: the husband of Sapphira, the disciple in Damascus who welcomed Saul, and a high priest.
Where else “Hananias” appearsgo down, come down
Go down, come down, descend.
Where else “katebē” appearselder
A leader of the people or of believers.
Where else “presbyterōn” appearsorator, attorney
Orator, attorney: one who speaks in public before a court.
Where else “rhētoros” appearsTertullus
Tertullus, the orator who accused Paul before Felix.
Where else “Tertyllou” appearsbring charges
To bring a charge against someone before a judge.
Where else “enephanisan” appearsgovernor
The one who ruled a province for Rome, like Pilate.
Where else “hēgemoni” appearsPaul
Paul: the Roman name of the apostle Saul; also Sergius Paulus, proconsul of Cyprus.
Where else “Paulou” appears1 · This verse (above)
2And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Since we enjoy much peace through you, and reforms are being made for this nation through your foresight,
1. What it says
What does Paul talk about with Felix and Drusilla, and how does Felix react? (vv. 24-25)
2. What it means
Felix says, "When I get an opportunity, I will summon you" (v. 25). What does this show about how we sometimes put off what matters?
3. How I live it
What important matter have you been leaving for "when I have time"? What small step could you take today?
