Acts 24:2
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,
Cross-references
Psalm 12:2
Parallel
Psalm 12:2 directly condemns flattering lips; Tertullus exemplifies this with his flattery of Felix.
Proverbs 26:28
Parallel
Proverbs 26:28 says a flattering mouth works ruin; Tertullus' flattery aims to ruin Paul.
Proverbs 29:5
Parallel
Proverbs 29:5 warns that flattery spreads a net; Tertullus' flattery is a trap for Paul.
Jude 1:16
Parallel
Jude 1:16 describes flatterers who show favoritism; Tertullus flatters Felix for gain — a direct parallel.
Job 32:21
Contrast
In Job 32:21, Elihu refuses to flatter anyone — a stark contrast to Tertullus's flattery of Felix.
Daniel 6:6
Parallel
In Daniel 6:6, officials flatter King Darius with 'live forever' — same court flattery Tertullus uses on Felix.
Daniel 6:12
Parallel
Daniel 6:12 repeats the flattering address 'O king, live forever' — identical in form to Tertullus's flattery.