But in order not to delay you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
Mark how swiftly malice moves: within five days these men abandon all other business to pursue Paul. Ananias himself, the high priest who sat to judge him, now comes down to inform against him, stripping himself of dignity and laying bare his enmity for all to see. When a man of his rank will not play least in sight but openly declares himself Paul's sworn enemy, you see how God makes the priests contemptible when they make themselves so.
AI summary
Commenting on Acts 24:1-9
Tertullus admits he could say much more but cuts himself short to spare Felix's time. His praise of Felix's clemency and patience is calculated flattery meant to win his ear, nothing more; the whole performance is artfully contrived.
AI summary
Verse 4. Be not further tedious unto thee. By taking up your time with an introduction, and with commendation. (&) "tedious" "troublesome" (|) "clemency" "goodness"