Thematic Bible: Instance of
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Flattery » Instance of » By the woman of tekoah
Flattery » Instance of » By israel and judah
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » Tertullus flatters felix
So Paul was sent for, and Tertullus began to impeach him as follows: "Indebted as we are," he said, "to you, most noble Felix, for the perfect peace which we enjoy, and for reforms which your wisdom has introduced to this nation, in every instance and in every place we accept them with profound gratitude. But--not to detain you too long--I beg you in your forbearance to listen to a brief statement from us.
Flattery » Instance of » By herod agrippa ii
"As regards all the accusations brought against me by the Jews," he said, "I think myself fortunate, King Agrippa, in being about to defend myself to-day before you, who are so familiar with all the customs and speculations that prevail among the Jews; and for this reason, I pray you, give me a patient hearing.
Flattery » Instance of » By false prophets
Flattery » Instance of » Paul correctly informs felix
Then, at a sign from the Governor, Paul answered, "Knowing, Sir, that for many years you have administered justice to this nation, I cheerfully make my defence.
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Flattery » Instance of » By the herodians
So they put a question to Him. "Rabbi," they said, "we know that you say and teach what is right and that you make no distinctions between one man and another, but teach God's way truly.
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Flattery » Instance of » By tyrians
and the assembled people kept shouting, "It is the voice of a god, and not of a man!"
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