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But, that I don`t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.
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The Speaker's Slick Tactics
Commentators explain that Tertullus, the lawyer accusing Paul, is using standard but insincere courtroom tactics. By praising Governor Felix's 'clemency' and promising to be brief, he is trying to manipulate the judge. Scholars note this was a common way to begin a legal case, appealing to a ruler's vanity to gain a favorable hearing.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 unto thee (ινα μη επ πλειον σε ενκοπτω). Koine verb (Hippocrates, Polybius) to cut in on (or …
19th Century
Anglican
That I be not further tedious . . .—Better, that I may not detain you too long. Here again we note the tact of t…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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