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John Gill's Exposition on Acts 24:3

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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We accept it always, and in all places, etc.] The sense is, that the Jews observed with pleasure the provident care the governor took of their nation, and at all times spoke well of him; and wherever they came commended his conduct, and owned the favours they received from him, and the blessings they enjoyed under his government: and then giving him his title of honour, most noble Felix; Tertullus adds, that this the Jews did with all thankfulness; as sensible of the obligations they were under to him; but this was all a farce, mere artifice, and wretched flattery.
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