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Acts 26:3

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26:3because you are especially6 familiar with all the customs and controversial issues7 of the Jews. Therefore I ask8 you to listen to me patiently.

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Footnotes

  1. 6 μάλιστα 1 states, “μ. γνώστην ὄντα σε since you are outstandingly familiar Ac 26:3.”
  2. 7 Grk “several controversial issues.” ζήτημα states, “in our lit. only in Ac, the mng. it still has in Mod. Gk. (controversial) question, issue, argument … Ac 15:2; 26:3. ζ. περί τινος questions about someth.… 18:15; 25:19.”
  3. 8 δέομαι states, “In our lit. only the mng. to ask for something pleadingly, ask, request,” and then in section a.α states, “w. inf. foll.… Ac 26:3.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

especially because you are familiar with all the customs and controversies of the Jews. Therefore I beg you to listen to me patiently.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

especially since you are very knowledgeable about all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore I beg you to listen to me patiently.

NLTNew Living Translation

for I know you are an expert on all Jewish customs and controversies. Now please listen to me patiently!

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

because you are especially acquainted with both all the customs and controversial questions with respect to the Jews. Therefore I beg you to listen to me with patience.

KJV 1900King James Version

Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.