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Acts 24:4

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What does Acts 24:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.
Acts 24:4 — 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.]
7[But the chief captain Lysias came, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,]
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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
“Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, etc.] Suggesting, that he could say a great deal more under this head, but, for brevity sake, should omit it; and because he would not tire his patience, and hinder business going forward: I pray thee, that thou wouldst hear us of thy clemency a few words; he praises him for his humanity and good nature, and for his patience in hearing causes, and promises him great conciseness in the account he should give him; and entreats that, according to his wonted goodness, he would condescend to hear what he had to lay before him; all which was artfully said to engage attention to him.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Be not further tedious unto thee - By taking up your time with an introduction and with commendation. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“But that I may not trouble thee any farther - By trespassing either on thy patience or modesty. The eloquence of Tertullus was as bad as his cause: a lame introduction, a lame transition, and a lame conclusion. Did not God confound the orator's language? Acts 24:10”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“that: Heb 11:32 Acts 24:5”
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