Then. And.
after that, &c. Literally the governor having nodded. See note on John 13:24.
answered. Greek. apokrinomai. App-122.
Forasmuch as, &c. = Knowing (as. do).
know. Greek. epistamai. App-132.
many years. About seven; i.e. since A.D. 52.
judge. See note on Acts 18:15.
the more cheerfully. Greek. euthumoteron. Only here. The texts read the adverb euthumos. Compare Acts 27:22; Acts 27:36.
answer. Greek. apologeomai. See note on Acts 19:33.
for, &c.. in regard to the things concerning (Greek. peri. App-104.) myself.