Acts 24:3

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Acts 23:26 : 26 Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting.
Acts 26:25 : 25 But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
Luke 1:3 : 3 it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus;

Similar Verses (AI)

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Acts 24:4
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4But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.
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2And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by the providence evils are corrected for this nation,
Acts 23:25-26
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25And he wrote a letter after this form:
26Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting.
1 Thess 3:9
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9For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
Acts 24:24-25
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24But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.
25And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.
Acts 26:2-3
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2I think myself happy, king Agrippa, that I am to make my defense before thee this day touching all the things whereof I am accused by the Jews:
3especially because thou art expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
1 Chr 29:13-14
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13Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.
14But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
1 Thess 1:2
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2We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention [of you] in our prayers;
Phil 1:3
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3I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you,
Acts 24:22
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22But Felix, {G191} {G5023} having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will determine your matter.
1 Cor 1:4
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4I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;
Acts 28:15
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15And from thence the brethren, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns; whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
Phlm 1:4
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4I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,
Acts 28:10
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10who also honored us with many honors; and when we sailed, they put on board such things as we needed.
1 Tim 2:3
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3{G1063} This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
2 Cor 2:14
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14But thanks be unto God, who always leadeth us in triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest through us the savor of his knowledge in every place.
Acts 24:10
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10And when the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, Paul answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I cheerfully make my defense:
Phil 2:29
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29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:
Col 1:3
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2 Cor 9:11
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Acts 28:22
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22But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.
2 Cor 9:15
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15Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.
2 Cor 4:15
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2 Cor 8:16
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16But thanks be to God, who putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
Eph 5:20
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2 Thess 1:3-4
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18(the Lord grant unto him to find mercy of the Lord in that day); and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
Luke 24:53
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53and were continually in the temple, blessing God.
Acts 24:27
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24and they glorified God in me.
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8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.
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