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.