Verse 2

When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that excellent measures are coming to this nation,

Referenced Verses

• Ps 10:3 : 3 For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings, He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh.
• Ps 12:2-3 : 2 Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart. 3 May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips, And the tongue that boasts,
• Prov 26:28 : 28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts; And a flattering mouth works ruin.
• Prov 29:5 : 5 A man who flatters his neighbor, Spreads a net for his feet.
• Acts 24:26-27 : 26 Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often, and talked with him. 27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
• Jude 1:16 : 16 These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things), showing respect of persons to gain advantage.