And when[a] he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him,[b] saying, “We have experienced[c] much[d] peace through you, and reforms are taking place in this nation through your foresight. Both in every way and everywhere we acknowledge this,[e] most excellent Felix, with all gratitude. But so that I may not impose on you for longer, I implore you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 24:2 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“had been summoned”)
  2. Acts 24:2 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  3. Acts 24:2 Here this participle (“have experienced”) and the following participle (“are taking place”) have been translated as finite verbs in keeping with English style
  4. Acts 24:2 Or “many years,” with “years” understood
  5. Acts 24:3 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: “We have enjoyed a long period of peace under you, and your foresight has brought about reforms in this nation. Everywhere and in every way, most excellent(A) Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude. But in order not to weary you further, I would request that you be kind enough to hear us briefly.

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