But in order not to delay you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
We must suppose that Lysias, the chief captain, when he had sent away Paul to Caesarea, gave notice to the chief priests, and others that had appeared against Paul, that if they had any thing to accuse him of they must follow him to Caesarea, and there they would find him, and a judge ready to hear them - thinking, perhaps, they would not have...
Commenting on Acts 24:1-9
Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee,.... Suggesting, that he could say a great deal more under this head, but, for brevity sake, should omit it; and because he would not tire his patience, and hinder business going forward: I pray thee, that thou wouldst hear us of thy clemency a few words; he praises him for his humanity and good nature, and...
Verse 4. Be not further tedious unto thee. By taking up your time with an introduction, and with commendation. (&) "tedious" "troublesome" (|) "clemency" "goodness"