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Berean Standard Bible

“When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.”

Acts 24:10

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Paul has been taken to Caesarea, and the high priest and a lawyer named Tertullus have brought charges before Governor Felix. Tertullus has opened with flattery and accusations.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.

World English Bible (WEB)

When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered, “Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense,

King James Version (KJV)

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:

American Standard Version (ASV)

And when the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, Paul answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I cheerfully make my defense:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then when the ruler had given him a sign to make his answer, Paul said, Because I have knowledge that you have been a judge over this nation for a number of years, I am glad to make my answer:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Paul answered -- the governor having beckoned to him to speak -- 'Knowing that for many years you hast been a judge to this nation, the more cheerfully the things concerning myself I do answer;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces Pablo, haciéndole el gobernador señal que hablase, respondió: Porque sé que muchos años ha eres gobernador de esta nación, con buen ánimo satisfaré por mí.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El gobernador, por medio de una seña, le concedió la palabra a Pablo y este dijo: ―Sé que desde hace muchos años usted ha sido juez de esta nación. Por eso con gusto presento mi defensa.

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