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Acts 24:3

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What does Acts 24:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
Acts 24:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with certain elders, and [with] an orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul.
2And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by the providence evils are corrected for this nation,
3we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
4But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.
5For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:
6who moreover assayed to profane the temple: on whom also we laid hold: [and we would have judged him according to our law.]
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“We accept it always, and in all places, etc.] 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.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“most: Act 23:26 \*Gr: Act 26:25; Luk 1:3 \*Gr. Acts 24:4”
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