Acts 24:10
Then at a nod from the governor, Paul spoke. "Because I know that for many years you have been a judge in this nation, I feel encouraged to make my defense.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
9The Jews also joined in the charge, maintaining that these were the facts.
Cross References
Luke 12:14"Man," said he, "who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?"
Acts 12:17He motioned to them to keep quiet, and told them how the Lord had brought him out of prison. "Tell all this to James," he said, "and to the brothers," and away he went to another place.
Acts 18:15but as these are merely questions about words and names and your own law, you yourselves must see to it. I am not willing to be a judge of these matters."
Acts 21:40So when he had given leave, Paul stood on the stairs, beckoning with his hands to the people. There came a great hush, and he spoke to them as follows, in Hebrew.
Acts 26:1Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched forth his hand and began to make his defense.
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 →