Acts 24:10 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹⁰ And when the governor had motioned to him to speak, Paul replied: “Realizing that for many years you have been judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁰ Then Paul answered, (the governor making a sign to him to speak:) Knowing that for many years thou hast been judge over this nation, I will with good courage answer for myself.

Acts 24:10 Cross References

Luke 12:11

And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious how or what you are to answer or what you are to say;

Luke 12:14

But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or divider over you?”

Luke 18:2

He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor regarded man;

Acts 12:17

But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, “Tell this to James and to the brethren.” Then he departed and went to another place.

Acts 13:16

So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said: “Men of Israel, and you that fear God, listen.

Acts 18:15

but since it is a matter of questions about words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves; I refuse to be a judge of these things.”

Acts 19:33

Some of the crowd prompted Alexander, whom the Jews had put forward. And Alexander motioned with his hand, wishing to make a defense to the people.

Acts 21:40

And when he had given him leave, Paul, standing on the steps, motioned with his hand to the people; and when there was a great hush, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying:

Acts 23:24

Also provide mounts for Paul to ride, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.”

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense:

1 Peter 3:15

but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence;

1 Samuel 2:25

If a man sins against a man, God will mediate for him; but if a man sins against the Lord, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to the voice of their father; for it was the will of the Lord to slay them.