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1.3 KiB
General Information:
The word "we" refers to Ananias, certain elders, and Tertullus. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive)
So that I detain you no more
Possible meanings are 1) "so that I will not take up too much of your time" or 2) "so that I will not tire you"
briefly listen to me with kindness
"kindly listen to my short speech"
this man to be a pest
This speaks of Paul as if he were a plague that spreads from one person to another. AT: "this man to be a trouble maker" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
all the Jews throughout the world
The word "all" here is probably an exaggeration used to strengthen their accusation against Paul. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)
He is a leader of the Nazarene sect
The phrase "Nazarene sect" is another name for the Christians. AT: "He also leads the entire group whom people call the followers of the Nazarene" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
sect
This is a smaller group of people within a larger group group. Tertullus considers the Christians to be a small group within Judaism.