Men, brethren, and fathers, hear you my defense which I make now unto you.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Hear ye the account. In the Greek, to the apology, or defence. (Witham)
St. Paul, in this exordium, as also in Acts vii. 2. shows himself not ignorant of the art of pleading. He adds the name of Fathers, supposing there may be some of his hearers of senatorial dignity, and others deserving the title for their rank and age. (Mat. Pol.)
