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Acts 24

Acts 24:22

The Verdict Postponed · Acts 24:22–27
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Translations

Modern
Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
Traditional
And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.
Literal
But Felix, having known more precisely the things concerning the Way, put them off, having said, “When Lysias the commander shall have come down, I will examine the things as to you,”
Latin
Distulit autem illos Felix, certissime sciens de via hac, dicens: Cum tribunus Lysias descenderit, audiam vos.

Original

Greek
English
Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”

Notes

Acts 24:22

The governor Felix might have delayed his decision, hoping Paul would offer him a bribe (24:26).

Acts 24:1–27

Tertullus presented a legal case against Paul in a Roman court on behalf of the high priest (24:1–9). Then Paul cheerfully defended himself and his faith (24:10–21). The governor paused the hearing without making a decision. He kept Paul in prison for two years (24:22–27).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

People

Felix: Roman governor of Judea; heard Paul's case Lysias: Roman commander who rescued Paul from a Jewish mob

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Felix, Antonius Followers of the Way History of Israel Judge Paul the Apostle Procurator The Way Tribune

Topics

Lysias: Chief Captain of Roman Troops in Jerusalem Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix Way: Doctrines Taught by Christ