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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Everywhere and in every way, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For all of this, Your Excellency, we are very grateful to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Both in every way and everywhere, we gladly accept <i>it</i>, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />We accept <i>it</i> always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />we accept <i>it</i> always and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />we acknowledge <i>this</i> in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />we acknowledge <i>this</i> in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />we welcome <i>this</i> in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />in every way and in every place, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with utmost gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with utmost gratitude. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All of us are always grateful for what you have done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We appreciate what you've done in every way and in every place, and we want to thank you very much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We welcome this everywhere and at all times, and we are deeply grateful to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />we always and everywhere acknowledge it with profound gratitude. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />in every instance and in every place we accept them with profound gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />always, also, and everywhere we receive it, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Both in every way and everywhere, we gladly accept <i>it</i>, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> always, also, and everywhere we receive it, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Attaining much peace by thee, and good actions being to this nation by thy foresight altogether and everywhere, we accept, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />We accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />we acknowledge this, always and everywhere, with acts of thanksgiving for everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />We welcome this in every way and everywhere with utmost gratitude.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And we all, everywhere, receive your favors, O most excellent Fe’lix.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And we all in every place receive your grace, excellent Felix.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Since through you we enjoy great quietness, and since whatever has been undertaken for this nation has been conducted to a successful issue by your foresight at all times and in all places, we accept it, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Receiving great peace through thee, and prosperity accruing to this nation through thy wisdom, we receive with all gratitude, both always, and everywhere, O most noble Felix.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />always and in all places we acknowledge it, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />"The happiness our nation enjoys, most noble Felix, by the wisdom of your administration, affects us too sensibly not to be acknowledg'd every where, and upon all occasions, with the utmost gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />in every instance and in every place we accept them with profound gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />in every way and everywhere; we welcome <i>it</i>, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />we acknowledge <i>it</i> upon all occasions and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/24-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8020" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">Tertullus Prosecutes Paul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/3839.htm" title="3839: pantē (Adv) -- In every way, entirely, everywhere. Adverb from pas; wholly.">In every way</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3837.htm" title="3837: pantachou (Adv) -- Everywhere, in all places. Genitive case of a presumed derivative of pas; universally.">everywhere,</a> <a href="/greek/2903.htm" title="2903: kratiste (Adj-VMS-S) -- Superlative of a derivative of kratos; strongest, i.e. very honorable.">most excellent</a> <a href="/greek/5344.htm" title="5344: Phēlix (N-VMS) -- Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman.">Felix,</a> <a href="/greek/588.htm" title="588: apodechometha (V-PIM/P-1P) -- To receive, welcome, entertain (with hospitality), embrace. From apo and dechomai; to take fully, i.e. Welcome, approve.">we acknowledge this</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasēs (Adj-GFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/2169.htm" title="2169: eucharistias (N-GFS) -- Thankfulness, gratitude; giving of thanks, thanksgiving. From eucharistos; gratitude; actively, grateful language.">gratitude.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-7</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-17</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. / For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-21.htm">Proverbs 24:21-22</a></span><br />My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious. / For they will bring sudden destruction. Who knows what ruin they can bring?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a></span><br />First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a></span><br />Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Titus 3:1</a></span><br />Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-6.htm">Daniel 6:6-9</a></span><br />So the administrators and satraps went together to the king and said, “O King Darius, may you live forever! / All the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions. / Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-25.htm">Luke 20:25</a></span><br />So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-21.htm">Matthew 22:21</a></span><br />“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra 7:27</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">Nehemiah 2:3-5</a></span><br />and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” / “What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven / and answered the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city where my fathers are buried, so that I may rebuild it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">1 Kings 8:66</a></span><br />On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/1-1.htm">Esther 1:1-3</a></span><br />This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. / In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa. / In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">1 Chronicles 29:25</a></span><br />The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.</p><p class="hdg">most.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/23-26.htm">Acts 23:26</a></b></br> Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix <i>sendeth</i> greeting.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/26-25.htm">Acts 26:25</a></b></br> But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Luke 1:3</a></b></br> It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/22-18.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/acts/23-8.htm">Acknowledge</a> <a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Always</a> <a href="/acts/23-5.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/luke/16-7.htm">Debt</a> <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Excellent</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Felix</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Gratitude</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/19-12.htm">Instance</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/acts/16-3.htm">Places</a> <a href="/hosea/5-2.htm">Profound</a> <a href="/acts/22-18.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Thankfulness</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/18-13.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Acknowledge</a> <a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Always</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/romans/1-14.htm">Debt</a> <a href="/acts/28-22.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/acts/26-25.htm">Excellent</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Felix</a> <a href="/colossians/2-7.htm">Gratitude</a> <a href="/acts/24-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/romans/3-7.htm">Instance</a> <a href="/acts/26-25.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Places</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-32.htm">Profound</a> <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-30.htm">Thankfulness</a> <a href="/acts/24-14.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/26-3.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-10.htm">answers for his life and doctrine.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-24.htm">He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-26.htm">The governor hopes for a bribe, but in vain.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Felix, succeeded by Festus, leaves Paul in prison.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It indicates a comprehensive acknowledgment of the governor's authority and actions. The speaker, Tertullus, is addressing Felix, the Roman governor, in a manner that was customary in Roman culture, emphasizing the widespread impact of Felix's governance. This phrase also highlights the Roman Empire's vast reach and influence during this period, as well as the expectation of loyalty and respect from those under its rule.<p><b>most excellent Felix</b><br>The title "most excellent" was a formal address used for Roman officials, indicating their high status and authority. Felix was the Roman procurator of Judea from approximately AD 52 to 60. Historical records, such as those by the Jewish historian Josephus, describe Felix as a man of questionable character, known for his cruelty and corruption. Despite this, the address here is one of respect, likely due to the political necessity of appeasing Roman authority. Felix's rule was marked by unrest and conflict, which provides context for the tensions present in the narrative of Acts.<p><b>we acknowledge this with all gratitude</b><br>This expression of gratitude is part of the rhetorical strategy employed by Tertullus to gain favor with Felix. It was common in ancient rhetoric to begin with flattery to predispose the listener to be more receptive. The gratitude mentioned here is likely exaggerated, as historical accounts suggest that Felix's governance was not particularly beneficial to the Jewish population. This phrase also reflects the broader theme of the early Christians navigating their relationship with Roman authorities, balancing respect and truthfulness. The use of "we" indicates a collective acknowledgment, possibly representing the Jewish leaders who were present, highlighting the political and religious dynamics at play.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle who is on trial, accused by Jewish leaders of causing unrest and profaning the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/felix.htm">Felix</a></b><br>- The Roman governor presiding over Paul's trial. Known for his corrupt and indecisive nature.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tertullus.htm">Tertullus</a></b><br>- A lawyer representing the Jewish leaders, who presents the case against Paul.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>- The city where Paul was arrested, leading to his trial before Felix in Caesarea.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a></b><br>- The location of Paul's trial before Felix, a significant Roman administrative center.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>Paul demonstrates respect for Felix's authority, even though Felix is not a just ruler. Christians are called to respect governing authorities as instituted by God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_defense.htm">Integrity in Defense</a></b><br>Paul maintains his integrity and truthfulness in his defense, setting an example for Christians to uphold truth even when falsely accused.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a></b><br>Despite the unjust circumstances, Paul trusts in God's sovereignty, knowing that his trial serves a greater purpose in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_a_clear_conscience.htm">The Power of a Clear Conscience</a></b><br>Paul speaks with confidence because he maintains a clear conscience before God and man, highlighting the importance of living a life of integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_through_trials.htm">Witnessing Through Trials</a></b><br>Paul's trial becomes an opportunity to witness to Felix and others present, reminding Christians that God can use difficult situations for His glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_work_through_love.htm">Are you doing everything in the name of the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_truth_according_to_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible teach about money?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_charges_against_paul_in_acts_25_7_vague.htm">Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_saying_grace_mean.htm">What does saying grace mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> <span class="accented">- In all ways</span> for <span class="accented">always</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">excellent</span> for <span class="accented">noble</span>, A.V. Meyer connects <span class="cmt_word">in all ways and in all places</span> with the preceding <span class="greek">διορθωμάτων γινομένων</span>: "reforms and improvements that have taken place on all sides and in all places." <span class="greek">Πάντῃ</span> or <span class="greek">πάντη</span>, found only here in the New Testament, means "on all sides," " in every direction." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/24-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">In every way</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντῃ</span> <span class="translit">(pantē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3839.htm">Strong's 3839: </a> </span><span class="str2">In every way, entirely, everywhere. Adverb from pas; wholly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">everywhere,</span><br /><span class="grk">πανταχοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(pantachou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3837.htm">Strong's 3837: </a> </span><span class="str2">Everywhere, in all places. Genitive case of a presumed derivative of pas; universally.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">most excellent</span><br /><span class="grk">κράτιστε</span> <span class="translit">(kratiste)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Vocative Masculine Singular - Superlative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2903.htm">Strong's 2903: </a> </span><span class="str2">Superlative of a derivative of kratos; strongest, i.e. very honorable.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Felix,</span><br /><span class="grk">Φῆλιξ</span> <span class="translit">(Phēlix)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5344.htm">Strong's 5344: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we acknowledge [this]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποδεχόμεθα</span> <span class="translit">(apodechometha)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_588.htm">Strong's 588: </a> </span><span class="str2">To receive, welcome, entertain (with hospitality), embrace. From apo and dechomai; to take fully, i.e. Welcome, approve.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">μετὰ</span> <span class="translit">(meta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="grk">πάσης</span> <span class="translit">(pasēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gratitude.</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐχαριστίας</span> <span class="translit">(eucharistias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2169.htm">Strong's 2169: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thankfulness, gratitude; giving of thanks, thanksgiving. From eucharistos; gratitude; actively, grateful language.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/24-3.htm">Acts 24:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/24-3.htm">Acts 24:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/24-3.htm">Acts 24:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/24-3.htm">Acts 24:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/24-3.htm">Acts 24:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/24-3.htm">Acts 24:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/24-3.htm">Acts 24:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/24-3.htm">Acts 24:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/24-3.htm">Acts 24:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/24-3.htm">Acts 24:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/24-3.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 24:3 We accept it in all ways (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/24-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 24:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 24:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/24-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 24:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 24:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>