Acts 24:4

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.

American Standard Version (1901)

But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.

Bible in Basic English

But, so that I may not make you tired, I make a request to you of your mercy, to give hearing to a short statement.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But that I be no further tedious to thee, I desire thee of thy clemency to hear us in few words.

Free Bible Version

But in order not to bore you, please be so kind as to give us your attention for a short while.

Geneva Bible 1599

But that I be not tedious vnto thee, I pray thee, that thou wouldest heare vs of thy courtesie a fewe wordes.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Plain English Version

But now, I don’t want to take up too much of your time, so I’m asking you to listen to me for a little while.

Translation for Translators

But, so that I will not take up too much of your time, I earnestly request that you kindly listen to me very briefly.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So that I detain you no more, I ask you to briefly listen to me with kindness.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

But that I don’t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.

Young's Literal Translation

and that I may not be further tedious to thee, I pray thee to hear us concisely in thy gentleness;

Context

Tertullus Prosecutes Paul

³In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.⁴But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.

Summary

In Acts 24:4, the Jewish leaders accuse Paul before Felix, the governor, of being a troublemaker and stirring up dissension among the Jews worldwide. This verse reflects the ongoing opposition and false accusations faced by Paul as he boldly preached the Gospel. Despite the unjust accusations, Paul remained steadfast in his faith and commitment to sharing the message of Jesus Christ, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity. This passage serves as a reminder of the challenges and persecution that believers may encounter when standing up for their faith. It also showcases Paul's unwavering dedication to fulfilling his calling, even in the midst of opposition and hostility.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

That I be not farther tedious unto thee - That I may neither trespass on thy time, by dwelling longer on this subject, nor on thy modesty, by thus enumerating thy beneficent deeds. Hear us of thy clemency - Give us this farther proof of thy kindness, by hearkening to our present complaint. The whole of this exordium was artful enough, though it was lame. The orator had certainly a very bad cause, of which he endeavored to make the best. Felix was a bad man and bad governor; and yet he must praise him, to conciliate his esteem. Paul was a very good man, and nothing amiss could be proved against him; and yet he must endeavor to blacken him as much as possible, in order to please his unprincipled and wicked employers. His oration has been blamed as weak, lame, and imperfect; and yet, perhaps, few, with so bad a cause, could have made better of it.

Acts 24:4

Tertullus Prosecutes Paul

³In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.⁴But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.

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Berean Standard Bible

But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.

American Standard Version (1901)

But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.

Bible in Basic English

But, so that I may not make you tired, I make a request to you of your mercy, to give hearing to a short statement.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But that I be no further tedious to thee, I desire thee of thy clemency to hear us in few words.

Free Bible Version

But in order not to bore you, please be so kind as to give us your attention for a short while.

Geneva Bible 1599

But that I be not tedious vnto thee, I pray thee, that thou wouldest heare vs of thy courtesie a fewe wordes.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Plain English Version

But now, I don’t want to take up too much of your time, so I’m asking you to listen to me for a little while.

Translation for Translators

But, so that I will not take up too much of your time, I earnestly request that you kindly listen to me very briefly.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So that I detain you no more, I ask you to briefly listen to me with kindness.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

But that I don’t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.

Young's Literal Translation

and that I may not be further tedious to thee, I pray thee to hear us concisely in thy gentleness;

Acts 24:4

Verse

Context

Tertullus Prosecutes Paul

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Acts 24:4

Tertullus Prosecutes Paul

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary