Act 24:2-3 | JFB | e4.org | 2-4. Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, &c.—In this fulsome flattery there was a semblance of truth: nothing more. Felix acted with a degree of vigor and success in suppressing lawless violence [JOSEPHUS , Antiquities, 20.8.4; confirmed by TACITUS , Annals, 12.54]. by thy providence —a phrase applied to the administration of the emperors.

‏ Acts 24:2-3

2-4. Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, &c.—In this fulsome flattery there was a semblance of truth: nothing more. Felix acted with a degree of vigor and success in suppressing lawless violence [JOSEPHUS, Antiquities, 20.8.4; confirmed by TACITUS, Annals, 12.54].

by thy providence—a phrase applied to the administration of the emperors.