“For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:”
'For we have found this man a real pest and a fellow who stirs up dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes' — Tertullus's accusation moves from vagueness (pest, dissension) to specificity (ringleader of the Nazarene sect). The charge is that Paul agitates the Jewish diaspora and leads a heretical faction.
Church Fathers on Acts 24:5
an orator? Which (persons) also informed the governor against Paul. Acts 24:1 See how this man also from the very outset (b) with his praises seeks to gain the judge beforehand. 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 providence, we accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. (v. 2, 3.) Then as having much to…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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