Acts 24:10 - Modern English Version

¹⁰ After the governor motioned to him to speak, Paul answered, “Knowing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully defend 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 Tagairtí Cros

Luke 12:11

“When they bring you to the synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not be anxious how you will answer or what you will say.

Luke 12:14

Jesus said to him, “Man, who appointed Me a judge or an arbitrator between you?”

Luke 18:2

He said: “In a city there was a judge who did not fear God or regard man.

Acts 12:17

Motioning to them with his hand to be quiet, he described to them how the Lord had led him out of the prison. And he said, “Go, tell these things to James and to the brothers.” Then he departed and went to another place.

Acts 13:16

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

Acts 18:15

But if it is a question of words and names and your law, look into it yourselves. For I do not intend to be a judge of these matters.”

Acts 19:33

The Jews pushed Alexander to the front as the crowd prompted him. Alexander motioned with his hand, wishing to make his defense to the mob.

Acts 21:40

When he had given him permission, Paul stood on the stairs and motioned with his hand to the people. When there was great silence, he addressed them in the Aramaic language, saying,

Acts 23:24

And provide mounts so Paul may ride and take him safely to Felix the governor.”

Acts 26:1

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

1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to every man who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, with gentleness and fear.

1 Samuel 2:25

If one man sins against another, God will judge him, but if a man sins against the Lord, who will intercede for him?” But they did not listen to the voice of their father, because the Lord desired to kill them.