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Acts 24:3

Felix

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,

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:

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
KJV
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
WEB
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
ASV
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
DARBY
we receive [it] always and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
BLB
in every way and also everywhere, we gladly accept [it], most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
ÅB
Da vi har deg å takke for mye fred, og da ved din omsorg forbedringer i alle måter og på alle steder blir dette folk til del, så skjønner vi på dette, mektigste Feliks, med all takksigelse.
OTB
På alle måter og overalt, mest utmerkede Felix, anerkjenner vi dette med all takknemlighet.
B1930
Da vi har dig å takke for megen fred, og da ved din omsorg forbedringer i alle måter og på alle steder blir dette folk til del, så skjønner vi på dette, mektigste Feliks, med all takksigelse.

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Cross references

  • Acts 26:25

    But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

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  • Acts 23:26

    Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.

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  • Luke 1:3

    It 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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