Acts 24:4

But lest I tarry thee longer, I pray thee, shortly hear us for thy meekness.

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In The King James Version

Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.

In Context

3(for)evermore and everywhere, thou best Felix, we have received with all doing of thankings. (always and in every place, O most excellent Felix, we be most grateful for this opportunity.)

5We have found this wicked man stirring dissension, to all (the) Jews in all the world, and (the) author of dissension of the sect of Nazarenes; [We have found this man bearing venom, or pestilence, and stirring sedition, or dissention, to all the Jews in all the world, and (the) author of sedition of the sect of Nazarenes;]

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Cross References

Hebrews 11:32And what yet shall I say? For time shall fail to me telling of Gedeon (or Gideon), Barak, Samson, Jephthae (or Jephthah), David, and Samuel, and of (the) other prophets;

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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