Read Full ChapterWhen Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that excellent measures are coming to this nation,
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(2) Now him being summoned, Tertullus began to accuse, saying, "Through you, we attained much shalom-peace and by your foresight, improvements are happening for this nation!
The F.O.G
[2] When Paul was summoned, Tertullus began his carefully crafted prosecution, his words dripping with calculated flattery: "Most Excellent Felix, we have enjoyed a long season of peace under your wise leadership, and your foresight has brought many improvements to our nation.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, ‘Much peace enjoying through thee, and worthy deeds being done to this nation through thy forethought,
Young's Literal Translation
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