That I be not further tedious unto thee (ινα μη επ πλειον σε ενκοπτω). Koine verb (Hippocrates, Polybius) to cut in on (or …

Let me not be further tedious to you. By taking up your time with an introduction, and with commendation.

That I be not further tedious . . .—Better, that I may not detain you too long. Here again we note the tact of t…

Tertullus began the case for the prosecution with the customary flattery for the judge in words chosen for his purpose. Many Jews would have been s…

Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto you ,
&c.] Suggesting, that he could say a great deal more under…

Observe here the unhappiness of great men—and it is indeed a great unhappiness—to have their services praised beyond measure, and never to be faith…