Acts 24:4
Acts 24:1-4 The Message (MSG)
Within five days, the Chief Priest Ananias arrived with a contingent of leaders, along with Tertullus, a trial lawyer. They presented the governor with their case against Paul. When Paul was called before the court, Tertullus spoke for the prosecution: “Most Honorable Felix, we are most grateful in all times and places for your wise and gentle rule. We are much aware that it is because of you and you alone that we enjoy all this peace and gain daily profit from your reforms. I’m not going to tire you out with a long speech. I beg your kind indulgence in listening to me. I’ll be quite brief.
Acts 24:4 King James Version (KJV)
Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
Acts 24:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
But, that I may not weary you any further, I beg you to grant us, by your kindness, a brief hearing.
Acts 24:4 New Century Version (NCV)
But not wanting to take any more of your time, I beg you to be kind and listen to our few words.
Acts 24:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.
Acts 24:4 New International Version (NIV)
But in order not to weary you further, I would request that you be kind enough to hear us briefly.
Acts 24:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
Nevertheless, not to be tedious to you any further, I beg you to hear, by your courtesy, a few words from us.
Acts 24:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
But so that I do not weary you further, I beg you to grant us, by your kindness, a brief hearing.
Acts 24:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
But I don’t want to bore you, so please give me your attention for only a moment.