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What does Acts 24:2 mean?

"When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that prosperity is coming to this nation by your foresight,"

— Acts 24:2 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

After five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with certain elders and an orator, one Tertullus. They informed the governor against Paul.

2

When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that prosperity is coming to this nation by your foresight,

3

we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

4

But, that I don’t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.

5

For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

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