ACTS 24:10 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“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:”
When the governor had nodded for him to speak, Paul replied: 'Knowing that for many years you have been judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense' — Paul begins with appropriate deference to Felix's experience and authority, echoing Tertullus's opening gambit. 'Cheerfully' (prothumos) suggests confidence, not arrogance.
Church Fathers on Acts 24:10
Then Paul; after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that you have been of many years a just judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself. Acts 24:10 This is not the language of flattery, his testifying to the judge's justice: no, the adulation was rather in that speech of the orator, By you we enjoy great quietness. If so, then why are you seditious? What Paul sought was justice. Knowing you to be a just…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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