Acts 24:2
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“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,”
τυγχάνω
akin to the base of G5088 (τίκτω) through the idea of effecting; properly, to affect; or (specially), to hit or light upon (as a mark to be reached), i.e. (transitively) to attain or secure an object or end, or (intransitively) to happen (as if meeting with); but in the latter application only impersonal (with G1487 (εἰ)), i.e. perchance; or (present participle) as adjective, usual (as if commonly met with, with G3756 (οὐ), extraordinary), neuter (as adverb) perhaps; or (with another verb) as adverb, by accident (as it were)
εἰρήνη
peace
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εἰρήνη
The Greek eirene carries the Hebrew shalom — wholeness, completeness, nothing missing, nothing broken. Jesus says in Me you have eirene — not in the absence of trouble, but in the middle of it. The peace He gives is not the peace of circumstances. It is the peace of His presence.
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καλέω
When was invited
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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γίνομαι
are being done
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γίνομαι
To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.
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οὗτος
this one
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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ἔθνος
nation
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ἔθνος
Nation, people group, Gentile. Ethnos. Go and make disciples of all nations. Every people group on earth is included in God's redemptive plan. None are excluded.
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λέγω
saying;
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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πολύς
Great
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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διόρθωσις
excellent reforms
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διόρθωσις
rectification, i.e. (specially) the Messianic restauration
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κατηγορέω
to accuse
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κατηγορέω
to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence
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πρόνοια
foresight
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πρόνοια
forethought, i.e. provident care or supply
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Τέρτυλλος
Tertullus
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Τέρτυλλος
Tertullus, a Roman
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