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Acts 24:10

WEB

10When 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,

KJV

10Then 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:

BSB

10When 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.

FBV

10The Governor motioned for Paul to respond. “Recognizing you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense,” Paul began.

Extra References

1 Peter 3:15

15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,

1 Samuel 2:25

25If one man sins against another, God will judge him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who will intercede for him?” Notwithstanding, they didn’t listen to the voice of their father, because the LORD intended to kill them.

Acts 23:24

24[+] He asked them to provide mounts, that they might set Paul on one, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.

Acts 13:16

16Paul stood up, and gesturing with his hand said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.

Acts 18:15

15but if they are questions about words and names and your own law, look to it yourselves. For I don’t want to be a judge of these matters.”

Acts 12:17

17But he, beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, “Tell these things to James and to the brothers.” Then he departed and went to another place.

Acts 19:33

33They brought Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. Alexander beckoned with his hand, and would have made a defense to the people.

Luke 12:14

14But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or an arbitrator over you?”

Luke 18:2

2saying, “There was a judge in a certain city who didn’t fear God and didn’t respect man.

Acts 26:1

1Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand, and made his defense.