Acts 24:2

After Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began the complaint [against him], saying to the governor:

“Since through you we have attained great peace, and since by your foresight reforms are being carried out for this nation,

Psalm 10:3


For the wicked boasts and sings the praises of his heart’s desire,
And the greedy man curses and spurns [and even despises] the Lord.

Psalm 12:2-3


They speak deceitful and worthless words to one another;
With flattering lips and a double heart they speak.

Proverbs 26:28


A lying tongue hates those it wounds and crushes,
And a flattering mouth works ruin.

Proverbs 29:5


A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm]
Is spreading a net for his own feet.

Acts 24:26-27

At the same time he was also hoping to get money from Paul [as a bribe]; so he continued to send for him quite often and talked with him.

Jude 1:16

These people are [habitual] murmurers, griping and complaining, following after their own desires [controlled by passion]; they speak arrogantly, [pretending admiration and] flattering people to gain an advantage.

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Summary

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,

Bible References

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Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boasts and sings the praises of his heart’s desire,
And the greedy man curses and spurns [and even despises] the Lord.
Psalm 12:2

They speak deceitful and worthless words to one another;
With flattering lips and a double heart they speak.
Proverbs 26:28

A lying tongue hates those it wounds and crushes,
And a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm]
Is spreading a net for his own feet.
Jude 1:16
These people are [habitual] murmurers, griping and complaining, following after their own desires [controlled by passion]; they speak arrogantly, [pretending admiration and] flattering people to gain an advantage.