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in every wayπάντῃandτε καὶeverywhereπανταχοῦwe acknowledge it,ἀποδεχόμεθαmost excellentκράτιστεFelix,Φῆλιξwithμετὰallπάσηςgratitude.εὐχαριστίας
Acts 24:3
Study it in the app“in every way and everywhere we acknowledge it, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.”
With the Greek beneath
Acts 24:3, word by word
- in every wayπάντῃpantēi
in every way
In every way, everywhere, entirely.
Where else “pantēi” appears- everywhereπανταχοῦpantachou
everywhere
Everywhere, in every place.
Where else “pantachou” appears- we acknowledge itἀποδεχόμεθαapodechometha
welcome
Welcome, receive gladly; accept.
Where else “apodechometha” appears- most excellentκράτιστεkratiste
most excellent
Most excellent: a title of respect for persons of high rank.
Where else “kratiste” appears- FelixΦῆλιξPhēlix
Felix
Felix: Antonius Felix, Roman governor of Judea about AD 52-59.
Where else “Phēlix” appears- gratitudeεὐχαριστίαςeucharistias
thanksgiving, gratitude
Thanksgiving, giving thanks; gratitude.
Where else “eucharistias” appears
The context
2And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Since we enjoy much peace through you, and reforms are being made for this nation through your foresight,
3 · This verse (above)
4But so that I may not detain you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly in your kindness.
To study Acts 24 in a group
1. What it says
What does Paul talk about with Felix and Drusilla, and how does Felix react? (vv. 24-25)
2. What it means
Felix says, "When I get an opportunity, I will summon you" (v. 25). What does this show about how we sometimes put off what matters?
3. How I live it
What important matter have you been leaving for "when I have time"? What small step could you take today?