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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 defense:

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

When the governor had beckoned to him (νευσαντος αυτω του ηγεμονος). Genitive absolute again with first aorist active participle o…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Had beckoned to him to speak. Either by a nod or by the hand.

You have been for many years... Felix and Cumanus had been j…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Forasmuch as I know...—We note at once the difference between Saint Paul’s frank courage and the servile flattery of the …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Invited to respond, Paul also began with a complimentary statement—but a briefer and truer one. Felix had been in contact with the Jewish nation in…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And Paul. Paul's defense is not concerned with the nature of the charge; instead, he denies the crime he was accused of. This was not beca…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then Paul, after the governor had beckoned to him to speak Tertullus having finished his account, Paul was silent to his …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Paul gives a just account of himself, which clears him from crime and also shows the true reason for the violence against him. Let us never be driv…

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