John Gill Commentary Acts 24:4

"But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words." — Acts 24:4 (ASV)

Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto you ,
&c.] Suggesting, that he could say a great deal more under this head, but, for brevity sake, should omit it; and because he would not tire your patience, and hinder business going forward:

I pray you, that you would hear us of your clemency a few words ;
he praises him for his humanity and good nature, and for his patience in hearing causes, and promises him great conciseness in the account he should give him; and entreats that, according to his wonted goodness, he would condescend to hear what he had to lay before him; all which was artfully said to engage attention to him.