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‏ Acts 24:16

16 This is the reason ^{▼▼tn BDAG 329 s.v. ἐν 9.a, “ἐν τούτῳ πιστεύομεν this is the reason why we believe Jn 16:30; cp. Ac 24:16.”} I do my best to always ^{▼▼tn BDAG 224 s.v. διά 2.a, “διὰ παντός…always, continually, constantly…Ac 2:25 (Ps 16:8); 10:2; 24:16.” However, the positioning of the adverb “always” in the English translation is difficult; the position used is one of the least awkward.} have a clear ^{▼▼tn BDAG 125 s.v. ἀπρόσκοπος 1 has “ἀ. συνείδησις a clear conscience Ac 24:16.”} conscience toward God and toward people. ^{▼▼tn Grk “men,” but this is a generic use (Paul does not have only males in view).}