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,
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Gill's Exposition
And when he was called forth,.... Not Tertullus the orator; for this is not to be understood of him, and of his being admitted to speak, as is thought by some, but the Apostle Paul; which is put out…
Barnes' Notes
And when he was called forth - When Paul was called forth from prison. See Act 23:35. We enjoy great quietness - This was said in the customary style of flatterers and orators, to conciliate the favor…
Adam Clarke
Tertullus began to accuse him - There are three parts in this oration of Tertullus: -
1. The exordium.
2. The proposition.
3. The conclusion.
The exordium contains the praise of Felix and his…
We must suppose that Lysias, the chief captain, when he had sent away Paul to Caesarea, gave notice to the chief priests, and others that had appeared against Paul, that if they had any thing to…
Cambridge Bible
And when he was called forth There is nothing in the original to represent "forth" which is consequently omitted by the Rev. Ver.The "calling" referred to is that of the crier of the court calling on…
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