Acts 24:10
“Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Paul, after the governor had beckoned unto him to speak,.... Tertullus having finished his account, Paul was silent…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Had beckoned unto him to speak - Either by a nod or by the hand, Hast been of many years - Felix and Cumanus had been…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then Paul - answered - The apostle's defense consists of two parts: -
1. The exordium, which has for its object the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 24:10-21
We have here Paul's defence of himself, in answer to Tertullus's charge, and there appears in it a great deal of the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
St Paul's answer to the charge
10. Then Paul, &c. When the governor had given him leave to speak the Apostle addressed…
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