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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.

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ASV

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:

KJV

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:

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Original language & word study

24 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ἈπεκρίθηApekrithēAnsweredG611 →
τεtethenG5037 →
ὁho<the>G3588 →
Παῦλος,PaulosPaul,G3972 →
νεύσαντοςneusantoswhen was signallingG3506 →
αὐτῷautōto himG846 →
τοῦtoutheG3588 →
ἡγεμόνοςhēgemonosgovernorG2232 →
λέγειν·legeinto speak:G3004 →
ἐκekForG1537 →
πολλῶνpollōnmanyG4183 →
ἐτῶνetōnyearsG2094 →
ὄνταontaas beingG1510 →
σεseyouG4771 →
κριτὴνkritēnjudgeG2923 →
τῷtō<the>G3588 →
ἔθνειethneito nationG1484 →
τούτῳtoutōthisG3778 →
ἐπιστάμενοςepistamenosknowing [these]G1987 →
εὐθύμωςeuthumōsencouragingG2115 →
τὰtathings,G3588 →
περὶpericoncerningG4012 →
ἐμαυτοῦemautoumyselfG1473 →
ἀπολογοῦμαι·apologoumaiI present a defense;G626 →

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1 Peter 3:15But 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,1 Samuel 2:25If 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 23:35he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.Luke 18:2“In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men.Acts 19:33The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people.Luke 12:14But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?”Acts 18:15But 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.”Acts 13:16Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me!Acts 26:1Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:Acts 12:17Peter 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 23:24Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”Acts 22:1“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”Acts 24:22Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”Acts 26:3especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently.Acts 28:18They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.Acts 21:40Having 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:

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