Acts 24:25

Translations

Modern

As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

Traditional

And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

Literal

And in his reasoning concerning righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix, having become frightened, answered, “Be going for the present, and having found opportunity, I will call for you,”

Latin

Disputante autem illo de justitia, et castitate, et de judicio futuro, tremefactus Felix, respondit: Quod nunc attinet, vade: tempore autem opportuno accersam te:

Original

Greek

English

As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

Notes

Acts 24:25

Paul's words about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment scared Felix, who was notably corrupt (24:26–27; see study notes on 23:24; 24:24).

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

Paul sent to Felixc. AD 56

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People

Felix: Roman governor of Judea; heard Paul's case

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Felix, Antonius History of Israel Judge Paul the Apostle Philip Procurator

Topics

Conviction: Felix, Under the Preaching of Paul Courage: Paul, in Going to Jerusalem, Despite his Impressions That Bonds and Imprisonments Awaited Him Excuses: General Scriptures Concerning Felix: Trembles Under Paul's Preaching Indecision: Felix Judgment: The General Procrastination: Felix Procrastination: General Scriptures Concerning Reasoning of Paul from the Scriptures Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Righteousness: Ministers should Reason of Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix The Judgment: The Wicked Dread The Judgment: Warn the Wicked of Unholy Fear: Felix

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