24:10 When the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied, “Because I know 1 that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I confidently make my defense. 2
1 tn Grk “knowing.” The participle ἐπιστάμενος (epistamenos) has been translated as a causal adverbial participle.
2 sn “Because…defense.” Paul also paid an indirect compliment to the governor, implying that he would be fair in his judgment.
3 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Paul) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 tn Or “speaking about.”
5 tn Grk “and self-control.” This καί (kai) has not been translated since English normally uses a coordinating conjunction only between the last two elements in a series of three or more.
sn The topic of self-control was appropriate in view of the personal history of both Felix and Drusilla (see the note on “Drusilla” in the previous verse), and might well account for Felix’s anxiety.
6 sn See the note on Felix in 23:26.
7 tn Grk “becoming.” The participle γενόμενος (genomenos) has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.
8 tn Or “when I find time.” BDAG 639 s.v. μεταλαμβάνω 2 has “καιρὸν μ. have an opportunity = find time…Ac 24:25.”