I have thoroughly investigated the entire series of events [myself], I felt it would be good for me also to write you an orderly account of them.
Acts 24:3 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) we welcome all such efforts in each district with full gratitude. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 we accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition In every way and in every place, most excellent Felix, we accept and acknowledge this with deep appreciation and with all gratitude. American Standard Version (1901) we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. Common English Bible Always and everywhere, most honorable Felix, we acknowledge this with deep gratitude. Catholic Public Domain Version we acknowledge this, always and everywhere, with acts of thanksgiving for everything. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version We accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving. |
I have thoroughly investigated the entire series of events [myself], I felt it would be good for me also to write you an orderly account of them.
And he [also] requested that they furnish animals for Paul to ride so he could be brought safely to Felix, the governor.
“Claudius Lysias, [commander of the battalion, is writing] to His Excellency, Governor Felix. Greetings:
When they came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they presented Paul before him.
When Paul was called [to appear before the court] Tertullus began the prosecution by saying, “Your Excellency Felix: Since through you we are able to enjoy peace [in this province] and under your jurisdiction the problems in our society are being [properly] dealt with,
But, not wanting to prolong matters for you, I urge you to give consideration to this brief account [of the problem we face].
But Paul replied, “I am not crazy, Your Excellency Festus; I am [just] speaking a message of truth and sound reason.