Acts 24:10

And Paul responded, the governor beckoning to him to speak; Knowing you to be a judge to this nation from many years, I cheerfully apologize as to the things concerning myself:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:

In Context

9And the Jews were consenting, saying, Truly these things are so.

11you being able to know, that there are not more than twelve days to me since I came up to Jerusalem to worship.

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Cross References

Luke 12:14And He said to him; Man, who established me judge or a divider over you?

Acts 12:17And he, beckoning to them with his hand to keep silent, related how the Lord led him out from the prison: and said, Proclaim these things to James, and the brethren. And having gone out, he departed into another place.

Acts 18:15but if there are questions about the words and name, and law appertaining to you, yourselves shall see to it; I do not wish to be judge of these things.

Acts 21:40And he permitting, Paul, standing on the threshold, beckoned with his hand to the people: and there being great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew tongue, saying:

Acts 26:1And Agrippa said to Paul, It is permitted to thee to speak for thyself. Then Paul reaching forth his hand, proceeded with his defence:

Matthew Henry on Acts 24:2-10

The Speech of Tertullus. 1 And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. 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, 3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. 4 Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray… Read the whole commentary →

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