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Acts 24:4
But that I be no further tedious to thee, I desire thee of thy clemency to hear us in a few words.
Acts 24:4 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
Acts 24:4 in other translations
Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
But that I don’t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.
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In context
1 And after five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with some ancients and one Tertullus, an orator, who went to the governor against Paul.
2 And Paul being called for, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: Whereas, through thee we live in much peace and many things are rectified by thy providence,
3 We accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving.
4 But that I be no further tedious to thee, I desire thee of thy clemency to hear us in a few words.
5 We have found this to be a pestilent man and raising seditions among all the Jews throughout the world: and author of the sedition of the sect of the Nazarenes.
6 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom, we having apprehended, would also have judged according to our law.
7 But Lysias the tribune, coming upon us with great violence, took him away out of our hands;
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