“Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.”
'But, that I may not weary you further, I beg you to grant us, by your kindness, a brief hearing of our case' — Tertullus's transition from praise to petition employs affected brevity and deference, requesting that the judge indulge the prosecutors with a fair hearing. The feigned modesty is calculated.
Church Fathers on Acts 24:4
an orator? Which (persons) also informed the governor against Paul. Acts 24:1 See how this man also from the very outset (b) with his praises seeks to gain the judge beforehand. And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by you we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by your providence, we accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. (v. 2, 3.) Then as having much to…
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