Acts 24:4 net — But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness.

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"But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness."

— Acts 24:4, NET Bible

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Acts 24 — Context

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The Accusations Against Paul After five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought formal charges against Paul to the governor.

2

When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying,“We have experienced a lengthy time of peace through your rule, and reforms are being made in this nation through your foresight.

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Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude.

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But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness.

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For we have found this man to be a troublemaker, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

6

He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we arrested him.

Acts 24:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 24:4 say?
Acts 24:4 in the NET Bible reads: “But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness.”
Where is Acts 24:4 in the Bible?
Acts 24:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 24, verse 4.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 24:4.
What translation should I read Acts 24:4 in?
Acts 24:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 24:4?
Acts 24:4 reads (NET): “But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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