And especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently.
NIV
[Especially] because you are so fully and unusually conversant with all the Jewish customs and controversies; therefore, I beg you to hear me patiently.
AMP
Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
KJV