KJV King James Version
We accept [it] always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
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Acts 24:3
We accept [it] always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
Read it in 5 translations
BSB Berean Standard Bible
In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
WEB World English Bible
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
ASV American Standard Version
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
always, also, and everywhere we receive it, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness;
Surrounding context — Acts 24
1 And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and [with] a certain orator [named] Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.
2 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse [him], saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,
3 We accept [it] always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
4 Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
5 For we have found this man [a] pestilent [fellow], and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:
6 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.
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Cross-references
Acts 26:25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.Acts 23:26Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix [sendeth] greeting.Luke 1:3It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
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