Read Full ChapterWhen the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered, “Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense,
World English Bible (WEB)
Then{G1161} Paul{G3972}, after that the governor{G2232} had beckoned{G3506}{(G5660)} unto him{G846} to speak{G3004}{(G5721)}, answered{G611}{(G5662)}, Forasmuch as I know{G1987}{(G5740)} that thou{G4571} hast been{G5607}{(G5752)} of{G1537} many{G4183} years{G2094} a judge{G2923} unto this{G5129} nation{G1484}, I do{G626} the more cheerfully{G2115} answer{G626}{(G5736)} for{G4012} myself{G1683}:
Strong's King James
(10) The governor gestured for Paul to speak, he responded, "Knowing, that from many years you've been a judge to this nation, I'm eager to defend myself about this.
The F.O.G
[10] When Felix gestured for Paul to speak, he responded with quiet confidence, knowing the governor's long experience with Jewish affairs: "I understand that you have administered justice in this nation for many years, so I gladly present my defense.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Paul answered—the governor having beckoned to him to speak—‘Knowing that for many years thou hast been a judge to this nation, the more cheerfully the things concerning myself I do answer;
Young's Literal Translation
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