OET interlinear ACTs 22:1

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

ἄνδρες, ἀδελφοὶ καὶ πατέρες

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: Ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί καί πατέρες ἀκούσατε μού τῆς πρός ὑμᾶς νυνί ἀπολογίας)

This is an idiomatic form of address. Use a way that is natural in your language to refer to a particular group of people. Alternate translation: [You brothers and fathers of mine]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

ἄνδρες, ἀδελφοὶ καὶ πατέρες

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: Ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί καί πατέρες ἀκούσατε μού τῆς πρός ὑμᾶς νυνί ἀπολογίας)

Paul is using the word brothers to refer to his fellow Israelites. He is using the word fathers to refer either to Jewish leaders who may be present or to Jewish men who are older than he is. In both cases he is speaking respectfully. Alternate translation: [My fellow Israelites and you leaders of Israel] or [My fellow Israelites young and old]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / imperative

ἀκούσατέ μου τῆς πρὸς ὑμᾶς νυνὶ ἀπολογίας

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: Ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί καί πατέρες ἀκούσατε μού τῆς πρός ὑμᾶς νυνί ἀπολογίας)

This is an imperative, but it communicates a polite request rather than a command. Use a form in your language that communicates a polite request. It may be helpful to add an expression such as “please” to make this clear. Alternate translation: [please listen as I explain myself]