Acts 24:10
Acts 24:10-13 The Message (MSG)
The governor motioned to Paul that it was now his turn. Paul said, “I count myself fortunate to be defending myself before you, Governor, knowing how fair-minded you’ve been in judging us all these years. I’ve been back in the country only twelve days—you can check out these dates easily enough. I came with the express purpose of worshiping in Jerusalem on Pentecost, and I’ve been minding my own business the whole time. Nobody can say they saw me arguing in the Temple or working up a crowd in the streets. Not one of their charges can be backed up with evidence or witnesses.
Acts 24:10 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
Acts 24:10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When the governor had nodded for him to speak, Paul responded: “ K nowing that for many years you have been a judge to this nation, I cheerfully make my defense
Acts 24:10 New Century Version (NCV)
When the governor made a sign for Paul to speak, Paul said, “Governor Felix, I know you have been a judge over this nation for a long time. So I am happy to defend myself before you.
Acts 24:10 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 defence
Acts 24:10 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: ‘I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defence.
Acts 24:10 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then Paul, after the governor had nodded to him to speak, answered: “Inasmuch as I know that you have been for many years a judge of this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself
Acts 24:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When the governor nodded for him to speak, Paul answered, “ K nowing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I make my defense cheerfully and with good courage.
Acts 24:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
The governor then motioned for Paul to speak. Paul said, “I know, sir, that you have been a judge of Jewish affairs for many years, so I gladly present my defense before you.