Act 24:10 | NET2full | STEP | When the governor gestured for him to speak , Paul replied , “Because I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years , I confidently make my defense .

‏ Acts 24:10

10 When the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied, “Because I know ^{▼▼tn Grk “knowing.” The participle ἐπιστάμενος (epistamenos) has been translated as a causal adverbial participle.} that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I confidently make my defense. ^{▼▼sn “Because…defense.” Paul also paid an indirect compliment to the governor, implying that he would be fair in his judgment.}