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,
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A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
He 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. …
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.
They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak. …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-9)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 accuse him of they must follow him to Caesarea, and there they would find him, and a judge ready to hear them-thinking, perhaps, they would not have given themselves so much trouble; but what will not ma…
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