Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:8
Acts 24:2 praises Tertullus, but Jeremiah 9:8 reveals the deceitfulness of flattering words.
Jeremiah 9:8: Their tongue [is as] an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: [one] speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait. [in heart: Heb. in the midst of him] [his wait: or, wait for him]
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20
Acts 24:2 speaks well of the leaders, while Isaiah 5:20 warns against calling evil good.
Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:27
Acts 24:2 offers praise, whereas Matthew 23:27 highlights hypocrisy hidden behind appearances.
Matthew 23:27: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men's] bones, and of all uncleanness.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:31
Acts 24:2 uses flattering words, but Ezekiel 33:31 warns against such empty talk not backed by action.
Ezekiel 33:31: And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee [as] my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, [but] their heart goeth after their covetousness. [as the...: Heb. according to the coming of the people] [they sit...: or, my people sit before thee] [they shew...: Heb. they make loves, or, jests]
Contradiction with Proverbs 26:28
Acts 24:2 involves flattery, yet Proverbs 26:28 speaks of the destructive nature of flattery.
Proverbs 26:28: A lying tongue hateth [those that are] afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Contradiction with Psalms 12:2
Acts 24:2 uses smooth words, but Psalms 12:2 critiques the existence of untruthfulness behind smooth words.
Psalms 12:2: They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: [with] flattering lips [and] with a double heart do they speak. [a double...: Heb. an heart and an heart]