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Acts 24:3
Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude.
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Christian Standard Bible®
We acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with utmost gratitude.
We acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with utmost gratitude.
King James Version (1611)
Wee accept it alwayes, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulnesse.
Wee accept it alwayes, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulnesse.
King James Version
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
English Standard Version
in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.
in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.
New American Standard Bible
we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
New Century Version
We accept these things always and in every place, and we are thankful for them.
We accept these things always and in every place, and we are thankful for them.
Amplified Bible
in every way and in every place, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
in every way and in every place, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
Legacy Standard Bible
we welcome this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
we welcome this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
Berean Standard Bible
In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
Contemporary English Version
All of us are always grateful for what you have done.
All of us are always grateful for what you have done.
Complete Jewish Bible
so many reforms in so many areas. It is with the utmost gratitude that we receive this.
so many reforms in so many areas. It is with the utmost gratitude that we receive this.
Darby Translation
we receive [it] always and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
we receive [it] always and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
Geneva Bible (1587)
We acknowledge it wholy, and in all places most noble Felix, with all thankes,
We acknowledge it wholy, and in all places most noble Felix, with all thankes,
George Lamsa Translation
And we all, everywhere, receive your favors, O most excellent Fe''lix.
And we all, everywhere, receive your favors, O most excellent Fe''lix.
Good News Translation
We welcome this everywhere and at all times, and we are deeply grateful to you.
We welcome this everywhere and at all times, and we are deeply grateful to you.
Lexham English Bible
Both in every way and everywhere we acknowledge this, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.
Both in every way and everywhere we acknowledge this, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.
Literal Translation
Obtaining much peace through you and excellent accomplishments having come to this nation due to your forethought, in everything and everywhere we accept with all thankfulness, most excellent Felix.
Obtaining much peace through you and excellent accomplishments having come to this nation due to your forethought, in everything and everywhere we accept with all thankfulness, most excellent Felix.
American Standard Version
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
Bible in Basic English
In all things and in all places we are conscious of our great debt to you, most noble Felix.
In all things and in all places we are conscious of our great debt to you, most noble Felix.
Hebrew Names Version
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
International Standard Version
we always and everywhere acknowledge it with profound gratitude.
we always and everywhere acknowledge it with profound gratitude.
Etheridge Translation
and all we in every place receive thy bounty, victorious Felix.
and all we in every place receive thy bounty, victorious Felix.
Murdock Translation
Through thee, we dwell in much tranquillity; and many reforms have come to this nation, under thy administration; and we all, in every place, receive thy grace, excellent Felix.
Through thee, we dwell in much tranquillity; and many reforms have come to this nation, under thy administration; and we all, in every place, receive thy grace, excellent Felix.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
That alowe we euer, & in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankes.
That alowe we euer, & in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankes.
English Revised Version
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
World English Bible
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But that I may not trouble thee farther,
But that I may not trouble thee farther,
Weymouth's New Testament
in every instance and in every place we accept them with profound gratitude.
in every instance and in every place we accept them with profound gratitude.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
thou best Felix, we han resseyued with al doyng of thankingis.
thou best Felix, we han resseyued with al doyng of thankingis.
Update Bible Version
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
Webster's Bible Translation
We accept [it] always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
We accept [it] always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
New King James Version
we accept it always and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
we accept it always and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
New Living Translation
For all of this, Your Excellency, we are very grateful to you.
For all of this, Your Excellency, we are very grateful to you.
New Life Bible
In every way and in every place, we thank you for all of this.
In every way and in every place, we thank you for all of this.
New Revised Standard
We welcome this in every way and everywhere with utmost gratitude.
We welcome this in every way and everywhere with utmost gratitude.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
both in all ways and in all places, are we accepting it, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
both in all ways and in all places, are we accepting it, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
Douay-Rheims Bible
We accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving.
We accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving.
Revised Standard Version
in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.
in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
that alowe we ever and in all places most myghty Felix with all thankes.
that alowe we ever and in all places most myghty Felix with all thankes.
Young's Literal Translation
always, also, and everywhere we receive it, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness;
always, also, and everywhere we receive it, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
(most mightie Felix)that alowe we euer and in all places with all thankes.
(most mightie Felix)that alowe we euer and in all places with all thankes.
Mace New Testament (1729)
"The happiness our nation enjoys, most noble Felix, by the wisdom of your administration, affects us too sensibly not to be acknowledg'd every where, and upon all occasions, with the utmost gratitude.
"The happiness our nation enjoys, most noble Felix, by the wisdom of your administration, affects us too sensibly not to be acknowledg'd every where, and upon all occasions, with the utmost gratitude.
Simplified Cowboy Version
We are humbled by your prowess in government.
We are humbled by your prowess in government.
Contextual Overview
1 After five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought formal charges against Paul to the governor. 2 When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "We have experienced a lengthy time of peace through your rule, and reforms are being made in this nation through your foresight. 3 Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude. 4 But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness. 5 For we have found this man to be a troublemaker, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. 6 He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we arrested him. When you examine him yourself, you will be able to learn from him about all these things we are accusing him of doing." The Jews also joined in the verbal attack, claiming that these things were true. When the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied, "Because I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I confidently make my defense. As you can verify for yourself, not more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. They did not find me arguing with anyone or stirring up a crowd in the temple courts or in the synagogues or throughout the city, nor can they prove to you the things they are accusing me of doing. But I confess this to you, that I worship the God of our ancestors according to the Way (which they call a sect), believing everything that is according to the law and that is written in the prophets. I have a hope in God (a hope that these men themselves accept too) that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people. After several years I came to bring to my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings, which I was doing when they found me in the temple, ritually purified, without a crowd or a disturbance. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia who should be here before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me. Or these men here should tell what crime they found me guilty of when I stood before the council, other than this one thing I shouted out while I stood before them: ‘I am on trial before you today concerning the resurrection of the dead.'" Then Felix, who understood the facts concerning the Way more accurately, adjourned their hearing, saying, "When Lysias the commanding officer comes down, I will decide your case." He ordered the centurion to guard Paul, but to let him have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from meeting his needs. Some days later, when Felix arrived with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you." At the same time he was also hoping that Paul would give him money, and for this reason he sent for Paul as often as possible and talked with him. After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix, and because he wanted to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. 7The Accusations Against Paul After five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought formal charges against Paul to the governor. When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "We have experienced a lengthy time of peace through your rule, and reforms are being made in this nation through your foresight. Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude. But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness. For we have found this man to be a troublemaker, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we arrested him. 8 When you examine him yourself, you will be able to learn from him about all these things we are accusing him of doing." 9 The Jews also joined in the verbal attack, claiming that these things were true.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
most: Acts 23:26,*Gr: Acts 26:25, Luke 1:3,*Gr.
Reciprocal: Job 32:21 - flattering Psalms 15:4 - a vile Acts 23:24 - Felix Acts 24:26 - hoped
Cross-References
Genesis 6:2
the sons of God saw that the daughters of humankind were beautiful. Thus they took wives for themselves from any they chose.
the sons of God saw that the daughters of humankind were beautiful. Thus they took wives for themselves from any they chose.
Genesis 6:4
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days (and also after this) when the sons of God were having sexual relations with the daughters of humankind, who gave birth to their children. They were the mighty heroes of old, the famous men.
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days (and also after this) when the sons of God were having sexual relations with the daughters of humankind, who gave birth to their children. They were the mighty heroes of old, the famous men.
Genesis 14:19
He blessed Abram, saying, "Blessed be Abram by the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth.
He blessed Abram, saying, "Blessed be Abram by the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth.
Genesis 14:22
But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, "I raise my hand to the Lord , the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth, and vow
But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, "I raise my hand to the Lord , the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth, and vow
Genesis 21:23
Now swear to me right here in God's name that you will not deceive me, my children, or my descendants. Show me, and the land where you are staying, the same loyalty that I have shown you."
Now swear to me right here in God's name that you will not deceive me, my children, or my descendants. Show me, and the land where you are staying, the same loyalty that I have shown you."
Genesis 24:3
so that I may make you solemnly promise by the Lord , the God of heaven and the God of the earth: You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living.
so that I may make you solemnly promise by the Lord , the God of heaven and the God of the earth: You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living.
Genesis 24:4
You must go instead to my country and to my relatives to find a wife for my son Isaac."
You must go instead to my country and to my relatives to find a wife for my son Isaac."
Genesis 24:14
I will say to a young woman, ‘Please lower your jar so I may drink.' May the one you have chosen for your servant Isaac reply, ‘Drink, and I'll give your camels water too.' In this way I will know that you have been faithful to my master."
I will say to a young woman, ‘Please lower your jar so I may drink.' May the one you have chosen for your servant Isaac reply, ‘Drink, and I'll give your camels water too.' In this way I will know that you have been faithful to my master."
Genesis 24:15
Before he had finished praying, there came Rebekah with her water jug on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah (Milcah was the wife of Abraham's brother Nahor).
Before he had finished praying, there came Rebekah with her water jug on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah (Milcah was the wife of Abraham's brother Nahor).
Genesis 24:17
Abraham's servant ran to meet her and said, "Please give me a sip of water from your jug."
Abraham's servant ran to meet her and said, "Please give me a sip of water from your jug."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
We accept it always, and in all places,.... The sense is, that the Jews observed with pleasure the provident care the governor took of their nation, and at all times spoke well of him; and wherever they came commended his conduct, and owned the favours they received from him, and the blessings they enjoyed under his government: and then giving him his title of honour,
most noble Felix; Tertullus adds, that this the Jews did
with all thankfulness; as sensible of the obligations they were under to him; but this was all a farce, mere artifice, and wretched flattery.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
We accept it always - We admit that it is owing to your vigilance, and we accept your interposition to promote peace with gratitude.
Always, and in all places - Not merely in your presence, but we always acknowledge that it is owing to your vigilance that the land is secure. “What we now do in your presence, we do also in your absence; we do not commend you merely when you are present” (Wetstein).
Most noble Felix - This was the title of office.
With all thankfulness - In this there was probably sincerity, for there was no doubt that the peace of Judea was owing to Felix. But at the same time that he was an energetic and vigilant governor, it was also true that he was proud, avaricious, and cruel. Josephus charges him with injustice and cruelty in the case of Jonathan, the high priest (Antiq., book 20, chapter 8, section 5), and Tacitus (History, book 5, chapter 9) and Suetonius (Life of Claudius, chapter 28) concur in the charge.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 24:3. We accept it always, and in all places — We have at all times a grateful sense of thy beneficent administration, and we talk of it in all places, not only before thy face, but behind thy back.
