Bible Strands
Acts 24:3
In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Tertullus addresses Governor Felix at the opening of Paul’s trial, immediately following his praise of Felix’s administration in Acts 24:2. The words — The Greek πανταχοῦ (pantachou) and ἀποδεχόμεθα (apodechometha) literally mean "everywhere" and "we gladly accept," grounding the statement in concrete acknowledgment rather than abstract praise. The thread — The honorific κράτιστε (kratiste), "most excellent," appears in the same official register in Acts 23:26 and Acts 26:25. Why it lands — The verse establishes a formal, deferential posture that frames the proceeding as a routine legal hearing rather than an immediate theological confrontation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
Cross-references
- Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
- Acts 26:25 But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
- Luke 1:3 Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,