Parallel Verses New International Version But in order not to weary you further, I would request that you be kind enough to hear us briefly. King James Bible Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words. Darby Bible Translation But that I may not too much intrude on thy time, I beseech thee to hear us briefly in thy kindness. 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 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThat 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. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge that. Library Paul and FelixACTS xxiv. 25. And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. This is a well-known text, on which many a sermon has been preached, and with good reason, for it is an important text. It tells us of a man who, like too many men in all times, trembled when he heard the truth about his wicked life, but did not therefore repent and mend; and a very serious lesson we may … Charles Kingsley—Discipline and Other Sermons A Loyal Tribute The Witness of Our Own Spirit The Parables Exemplified in the Early History of the Church. Cross References Acts 24:3 Everywhere and in every way, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude. Acts 24:5 "We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect Ephesians 3:3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Jump to Previous Bear Beg Beseech Brief Briefly Delay Detain Entreat Few Forbearance Further Grant Hear Hearing Kind Kindness Mercy Notwithstanding Order Request Short Statement Time Tired Weary Words WouldestJump to Next Bear Beg Beseech Brief Briefly Delay Detain Entreat Few Forbearance Further Grant Hear Hearing Kind Kindness Mercy Notwithstanding Order Request Short Statement Time Tired Weary Words WouldestLinks Acts 24:4 NIVActs 24:4 NLT Acts 24:4 ESV Acts 24:4 NASB Acts 24:4 KJV Acts 24:4 Bible Apps Acts 24:4 Biblia Paralela Acts 24:4 Chinese Bible Acts 24:4 French Bible Acts 24:4 German Bible Acts 24:4 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |