Acts 24:10 - English Majority Text Version 2009

¹⁰ But Paul answered (the governor, having nodded for him to speak): "Knowing that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, the more cheerfully I defend the things concerning myself,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁰ 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:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁰ And when the governor had beckoned to Paul to speak, he answered: Because I know that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I find it easier to make my defense and do it cheerfully and with good courage.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁰ 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:

Common English Bible

¹⁰ The governor nodded at Paul, giving him permission to speak. He responded, “I know that you have been judge over this nation for many years, so I gladly offer my own defense.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁰ Then, since the governor had motioned for him to speak, Paul responded: "Knowing that you have been the judge over this nation for many years, I will give an explanation of myself with an honest soul.

Acts 24:10 Cross References

Luke 12:11

Now whenever they bring you to the synagogues and rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say.

Luke 12:14

But He said to him, "Man, who appointed Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?"

Luke 18:2

saying: "A certain judge was in a certain city, who did not fear God nor have regard for men.

Acts 12:17

And motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he related to them how the Lord had led him out of the prison. And he said, "Tell these things to James and to the brothers."And going out, he went to another place.

Acts 13:16

And Paul, arising and motioning with his hand, said, "Men, Israelites, and you who fear God, listen:

Acts 18:15

But if it is a question about a word and names and your own law, see [to it] yourselves; for I do not wish to be a judge of these things."

Acts 19:33

And from the crowd they brought forward Alexander, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander motioned with his hand, and desired to make a defense to the people.

Acts 21:40

And permitting him, Paul stood on the stairs and motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great silence, he addressed them in the Hebrew language, saying,

Acts 23:24

and place mounts at [their] disposal, in order that they may put Paul on them, and bring him safely to Felix the governor."

Acts 26:1

Then Agrippa said to Paul, "It is permitted for you to speak for yourself."So Paul, having extended his hand, spoke in his own defense:

1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be prepared with a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;