Acts 24:10 “When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “…”

Acts 24:10

When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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:

World English Bible

When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered, “Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense,

American Standard Version

And when the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, Paul answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I cheerfully make my defence:

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Paul, after that the gouernour had beckened vnto him that hee shoulde speake, answered, I do the more gladly answere for my selfe, for as much as I knowe that thou hast bene of many yeres a iudge vnto this nation,

Darby Translation

But Paul, the governor having beckoned to him to speak, answered, Knowing that for many years thou hast been judge to this nation, I answer readily as to the things which concern myself.

Young's Literal Translation

And Paul answered — the governor having beckoned to him to speak — 'Knowing [that] for many years thou hast been a judge to this nation, the more cheerfully the things concerning myself I do answer;

Bible in Basic English

Then when the ruler had given him a sign to make his answer, Paul said, Because I have knowledge that you have been a judge over this nation for a number of years, I am glad to make my answer:

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Cross references

“had”

Acts 12:17 Acts 13:16 Acts 19:33 Acts 26:1 Acts 21:40

Acts 12:17 · BSB

Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.

Acts 13:16 · BSB

Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me!

Acts 19:33 · BSB

The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people.

Acts 26:1 · BSB

Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:

Acts 21:40 · BSB

Having received permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. A great hush came over the crowd, and he addressed them in Hebrew:

“a judge”

1 Samuel 2:25 Acts 18:15 Luke 12:14 Luke 18:2

1 Samuel 2:25 · BSB

If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to put them to death.

Acts 18:15 · BSB

But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.”

Luke 12:14 · BSB

But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?”

Luke 18:2 · BSB

“In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men.

“I do”

1 Peter 3:15

1 Peter 3:15 · BSB

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

Also

Acts 23:24

Acts 23:24 · BSB

Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9The Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true.

11You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

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