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Connecting Statement:
Paul is on trial in Caesarea. Tertullus presents Governor Felix with the charges against Paul.
General Information:
Here the word "you" refers to Felix, the governor. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)
General Information:
Here "we" refers to the citizens under Felix. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive)
After five days
"five days after the Roman soldiers took Paul to Caesarea"
Ananias
This is the name of a man. This is not the same Ananias as in Acts 5:1 nor the same Ananias as in Acts 9:10. See how you translated this in Acts 23:1. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
an orator
"a lawyer." Tertullus was an expert in Roman law who was there to accuse Paul in court.
Tertullus
This is the name of a man. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
went there
"went to Caesarea where Paul was"
before the governor
"in the presence of the governor who was judge in the court"
brought charges against Paul
"began to argue the case before the governor that Paul had broken the law."
we have great peace
Here "we" refers to the citizens under Felix. AT: "we, the people that you govern, have great peace" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive)
and your foresight brings good reform to our nation
"and your planning has greatly improved our nation"
most excellent Felix
"Governor Felix who deserves greatest honor" Felix was the roman governor over the whole region. See how you translated a similar phrase in Acts 23:25.