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You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> As he reasoned with them about righteousness and self-control and the coming day of judgment, Felix became frightened. “Go away for now,” he replied. “When it is more convenient, I’ll call for you again.” <a href="/esv/acts/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.” <a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And of him reasoning concerning righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix, having become frightened, answered, "Go away for the present, and having found opportunity, I will call for you." <a href="/kjv/acts/24.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/24.htm">New King James Version</a> Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and responded, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will summon you.” <a href="/nasb/acts/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, &#8220Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present, and when I find time, I will summon you.” <a href="/lsb/acts/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and answered, “Go away for the present, and when I find time I will call for you.” <a href="/amp/acts/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control [honorable behavior, personal integrity], and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I find [a convenient] time I will send for you.” <a href="/csb/acts/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and replied, “Leave for now, but when I have an opportunity I’ll call for you.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and replied, &#8220Leave for now, but when I find time I&#8217ll call for you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me. <a href="/cev/acts/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Felix was frightened when Paul started talking to them about doing right, about self-control, and about the coming judgment. So he said to Paul, "That's enough for now. You may go. But when I have time I will send for you." <a href="/erv/acts/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as he reasoned of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me. <a href="/gwt/acts/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As Paul discussed the subjects of God's approval, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "That's enough for now. You can go. When I find time, I'll send for you again." <a href="/gnt/acts/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> But as Paul went on discussing about goodness, self-control, and the coming Day of Judgment, Felix was afraid and said, "You may leave now. I will call you again when I get the chance." <a href="/isv/acts/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again." <a href="/msb/acts/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/acts/24.htm">NET Bible</a> While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you." <a href="/nheb/acts/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you." <a href="/wbt/acts/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, depart for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. <a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when he dealt with the subjects of justice, self-control, and the judgement which was soon to come, Felix became alarmed and said, "For the present leave me, and when I can find a convenient opportunity I will send for you." <a href="/web/acts/24.htm">World English Bible</a> As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he reasoning concerning righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment that is about to be, Felix, having become afraid, answered, “For the present be going, and having time, I will call for you”; <a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And of him reasoning concerning righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix, having become frightened, answered, "Go away for the present, and having found opportunity, I will call for you." <a href="/ylt/acts/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he reasoning concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment that is about to be, Felix, having become afraid, answered, 'For the present be going, and having got time, I will call for thee;' <a href="/slt/acts/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he discoursing of justice, and temperance, and judgment about to be, Felix being terrified, answered, Having now, go; having taken time, I will recall thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And as he treated of justice, and chastity, and of the judgment to come, Felix being terrified, answered: For this time, go thy way: but when I have a convenient time, I will send for thee. <a href="/cpdv/acts/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And after he discoursed about justice and chastity, and about the future judgment, Felix was trembling, and he responded: “For now, go, but remain under guard. Then, at an opportune time, I will summon you.” <a href="/nabre/acts/24.htm">New American Bible</a> But as he spoke about righteousness and self-restraint and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now; when I find an opportunity I shall summon you again.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And as he discussed justice, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity, I will send for you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as he spoke with them concerning righteousness, holiness, and the judgment to come, Fe’lix was filled with fear, and said, You may go, and when I have opportunity I will send for you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And as he was speaking with them of righteousness, of holiness and of the judgment that was to come, Felix was afraid and he said, “Go now, and when I have a space I will send for you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered: For the present withdraw; when I have a convenient season, I will call for you. <a href="/godbey/acts/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he reasoning concerning righteousness and temperance and the coming judgment, Felix, being alarmed, responded, Go thy way for this time; and having received an opportunity, I will call for thee: <a href="/haweis/acts/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment which is ready to be revealed, Felix being greatly terrified, replied, Go, for the present, I will some time hence take another opportunity of calling for thee. <a href="/mace/acts/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you." <a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when he dealt with the subjects of justice, self-control, and the judgement which was soon to come, Felix became alarmed and said, "For the present leave me, and when I can find a convenient opportunity I will send for you." <a href="/worrell/acts/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, as he was reasoning about righteousness, continence, and the judgment to come, Felix, becoming terrified, answered, "Go your way for the present; and, when I obtain a suitable opportunity, I will call for you;" <a href="/worsley/acts/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as he was reasoning of justice, temperance, and a future judgement, Felix trembled, and said, Go thy way for this time, and I will take a proper opportunity to call for thee again. <a href="/parallel/acts/24-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8215" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">The Verdict Postponed</a> …24After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. 25<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">As</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/1256.htm" title="1256: dialegomenou (V-PPM/P-GMS) -- To converse, address, preach, lecture; I argue, reason. Middle voice from dia and lego; to say thoroughly, i.e. Discuss.">expounded</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">on</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēs (N-GFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">righteousness,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1466.htm" title="1466: enkrateias (N-GFS) -- Self-mastery, self-restraint, self-control, continence. From egkrates; self-control.">self-control,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3195.htm" title="3195: mellontos (V-PPA-GNS) -- A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.">coming</a> <a href="/greek/2917.htm" title="2917: krimatos (N-GNS) -- From krino; a decision (crime).">judgment,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5344.htm" title="5344: Phēlix (N-NMS) -- Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman.">Felix</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenos (V-APM-NMS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">became</a> <a href="/greek/1719.htm" title="1719: emphobos (Adj-NMS) -- Full of fear, terrified. From en and phobos; in fear, i.e. Alarmed.">frightened</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apekrithē (V-AIP-3S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">“You may go</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echon (V-PPA-ANS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: To (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">now.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3335.htm" title="3335: metalabōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From meta and lambano; to participate; genitive case, to accept.">I find</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairon (N-AMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">the time,</a> <a href="/greek/3333.htm" title="3333: metakalesomai (V-FIM-1S) -- Mid: I summon to myself, send for. From meta and kaleo; to call elsewhere, i.e. Summon.">I will call for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.”</a> 26At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4-5</a> Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? / But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10-11</a> For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. / Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well. <a href="/hebrews/9-27.htm">Hebrews 9:27</a> Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment, <a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Proverbs 1:24-28</a> Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, / in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, ... <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a> For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a> The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. <a href="/matthew/3-7.htm">Matthew 3:7-8</a> But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? / Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11-14</a> And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. / Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. ... <a href="/john/16-8.htm">John 16:8</a> And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30-32</a> Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Luke 3:19-20</a> But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done, / Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-3</a> For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">Proverbs 28:1</a> The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. <a href="/daniel/5-5.htm">Daniel 5:5-6</a> At that moment the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall, near the lampstand in the royal palace. As the king watched the hand that was writing, / his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go your way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for you.he.<a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2</a> And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,<a href="/1_samuel/12-7.htm">1 Samuel 12:7</a> Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the LORD of all the righteous acts of the LORD, which he did to you and to your fathers.<a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a> Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.righteousness.<a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Acts 24:15,26</a> And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust… <a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">2 Samuel 23:3</a> The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.<a href="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a> I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.temperance.<a href="/proverbs/31-3.htm">Proverbs 31:3-5</a> Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings… <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-16.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:16,17</a> Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! … <a href="/isaiah/28-6.htm">Isaiah 28:6,7</a> And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate… judgment.<a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42</a> And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.<a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.<a href="/psalms/50-3.htm">Psalm 50:3,4</a> Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him… Felix.<a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Acts 2:37</a> Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?<a href="/acts/9-6.htm">Acts 9:6</a> And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.<a href="/acts/16-29.htm">Acts 16:29</a> Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/acts/22-29.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Argued</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Convenient</a> <a href="/acts/7-19.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/acts/23-22.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/acts/20-11.htm">Discoursed</a> <a href="/acts/22-9.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Felix</a> <a href="/acts/22-9.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/acts/24-18.htm">Find</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Future</a> <a href="/acts/24-18.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/acts/22-18.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/acts/16-10.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/24-20.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/18-19.htm">Reasoned</a> <a href="/acts/24-12.htm">Reasoning</a> <a href="/acts/22-22.htm">Right</a> <a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Season</a> <a href="/acts/19-36.htm">Self-Control</a> <a href="/acts/21-12.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/john/18-36.htm">Subjects</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Summon</a> <a href="/acts/22-9.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-6.htm">Temperance</a> <a href="/john/6-20.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/matthew/27-4.htm">That's</a> <a href="/acts/24-11.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/7-32.htm">Trembled</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/23-21.htm">You</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-17.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/galatians/4-11.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Argued</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Convenient</a> <a href="/acts/25-24.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/acts/20-11.htm">Discoursed</a> <a href="/acts/27-24.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Felix</a> <a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/acts/25-26.htm">Find</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Future</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/acts/25-6.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/acts/25-16.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/25-24.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-11.htm">Reasoned</a> <a href="/acts/28-29.htm">Reasoning</a> <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Season</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-5.htm">Self-Control</a> <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/romans/6-14.htm">Subjects</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Summon</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Temperance</a> <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/exodus/5-17.htm">That's</a> <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">Time</a> <a href="/genesis/27-33.htm">Trembled</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/27-34.htm">You</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 24</div>1. <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator,</a> 10. <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">answers for his life and doctrine.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife.</a> 26. <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">The governor hopes for a bribe, but in vain.</a> 27. <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Felix, succeeded by Festus, leaves Paul in prison.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Righteousness refers to living in accordance with God's standards, a concept deeply rooted in the Old Testament (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6</a>) and fulfilled in Christ (<a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a>). Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Galatians 5:23</a>) and essential for Christian living, contrasting with the indulgent lifestyle of the Roman elite. The coming judgment is a central eschatological theme, emphasizing accountability before God (<a href="/hebrews/9-27.htm">Hebrews 9:27</a>). Paul's message would have been particularly poignant to Felix, a Roman governor known for his corruption and moral laxity, highlighting the transformative power of the Gospel.Felix became frightened Felix's fear indicates the convicting power of the Holy Spirit working through Paul's words. Despite his political power, Felix is confronted with the reality of divine judgment, which transcends earthly authority. This reaction is reminiscent of other biblical figures who trembled at God's message, such as King Belshazzar (<a href="/daniel/5-6.htm">Daniel 5:6</a>). Felix's fear underscores the universal nature of the Gospel's call to repentance and the unsettling truth of impending judgment for those outside of Christ.and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.” Felix's response reveals a common human tendency to procrastinate spiritual decisions. His dismissal of Paul reflects a reluctance to confront personal sin and the demands of the Gospel. This mirrors the parable of the rich fool (<a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a>), who also delayed spiritual matters. Felix's postponement serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of delaying repentance and the urgency of responding to God's call. His decision to send Paul away highlights the tension between worldly concerns and eternal truths, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is on trial, speaking to Felix about the Christian faith, emphasizing righteousness, self-control, and judgment. 2. <a href="/topical/f/felix.htm">Felix</a> The Roman governor who is listening to Paul. He becomes frightened by Paul's message and dismisses him, promising to call him back at a more convenient time. 3. <a href="/topical/r/righteousness,_self-control,_and_judgment.htm">Righteousness, Self-Control, and Judgment</a> The key themes of Paul's discourse to Felix, which are central to Christian teaching and eschatology. 4. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The location where Paul is being held and where this interaction takes place. It was a significant Roman administrative center.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_righteousness.htm">The Importance of Righteousness</a> Righteousness is not just a legal standing before God but a way of life that reflects God's character. Believers are called to pursue righteousness through faith and obedience. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_self-control.htm">The Role of Self-Control</a> Self-control is essential for living a life that honors God and resists the temptations of the flesh. It is a discipline that must be cultivated through the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_judgment.htm">The Reality of Judgment</a> Judgment is a certainty for all, and it should motivate believers to live in a way that is pleasing to God. Understanding the coming judgment should inspire urgency in sharing the gospel. <a href="/topical/p/procrastination_in_spiritual_matters.htm">Procrastination in Spiritual Matters</a> Like Felix, many people delay making decisions about faith. This passage warns against the danger of procrastination in spiritual matters. Today is the day of salvation; we must not put off responding to God's call.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 24</a> <a href="/q/who_was_felix_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Felix in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/does_evidence_confirm_felix's_act.htm">Acts 24:27 notes Felix left Paul imprisoned to appease the Jews; does archeological or historical data confirm this reported political concession?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_charges_against_paul_in_acts_25_7_vague.htm">Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials?</a> <a href="/q/non-biblical_proof_of_felix's_corruption.htm">Acts 24:22-26 portrays Felix as corrupt and expecting a bribe; do we have any non-biblical records supporting or contradicting this depiction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) Righteousness, temperance, and judgment.--The first word, like our English "justice," includes in Greek ethics the duties which man owes to man. "Temperance" answers to a term with a somewhat wider sense than that which now attaches to the English word, and implies the state in which a man exercises control over all the passions that minister to sensuality, while he yet falls short of a perfect harmony between Reason and Emotion (Aristot. Eth. Nicom. vii. 7-10). What has been said of Felix shows how faulty his character was in both these respects. The selection of the unwelcome topics shows how little St. Paul belonged to the class of those who "compassed sea and land to make a proselyte" (<a href="/matthew/23-15.htm" title="Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, you make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.">Matthew 23:15</a>). It would apparently have been easy to bring about this result with Felix and his wife, had the preacher been content to speak smooth things and prophecy deceits, to put the patch of a ceremonial Judaism on the old garment of a sensual life; but instead of this he presses home the truths which their state needed, and seeks to rouse conscience to something like activity. His own experience (<a href="/context/romans/7-7.htm" title="What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. No, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, You shall not covet.">Romans 7:7-23</a>; <a href="/context/philippians/3-7.htm" title="But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.">Philippians 3:7-8</a>), had taught him that, without this, neither doctrine nor ritual availed to deliver the soul from its bondage to evil, and bring it into the kingdom of God. But he does not confine himself, as a merely ethical teacher might have done, to abstract arguments on the beauty or the utility of "justice" and "temperance." Here, also, his own experience was his guide, and he sought to make the guilty pair before whom he stood feel that the warnings of conscience were but the presage of a divine judgment which should render to every man according to his deeds. It will be noted that there is no mention here of the forgiveness of sins, nor of the life of fellowship with Christ. Those truths would have come, in due course, afterwards. As yet they would have been altogether premature. The method of St. Paul's preaching was like that of the Baptist, and of all true teachers.Felix trembled, and answered . . .--Conscience, then, was not dead, but its voice was silenced by the will which would not listen. Felix treats St. Paul as Antipas had treated the Baptist (<a href="/mark/6-20.htm" title="For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.">Mark 6:20</a>). He does not resent his plainness of speech; he shows a certain measure of respect for him, but he postpones acting "till a more convenient season," and so becomes the type of the millions whose spiritual life is ruined by a like procrastination. Nothing that we know of him gives us any ground for thinking that the "convenient season" ever came.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - And temperance for temperance, A.V.; the judgment for judgment, A.V.; was terrified for trembled, A.V.; and when for when, A.V.; call thee unto me for call for thee, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/24-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[As] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Paul] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. expounded διαλεγομένου (dialegomenou) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1256.htm">Strong's 1256: </a> To converse, address, preach, lecture; I argue, reason. Middle voice from dia and lego; to say thoroughly, i.e. Discuss. on περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. righteousness, δικαιοσύνης (dikaiosynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. self-control, ἐγκρατείας (enkrateias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1466.htm">Strong's 1466: </a> Self-mastery, self-restraint, self-control, continence. From egkrates; self-control. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. coming μέλλοντος (mellontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3195.htm">Strong's 3195: </a> A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. judgment, κρίματος (krimatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2917.htm">Strong's 2917: </a> From krino; a decision ('crime'). Felix Φῆλιξ (Phēlix) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5344.htm">Strong's 5344: </a> Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman. became γενόμενος (genomenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. frightened ἔμφοβος (emphobos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1719.htm">Strong's 1719: </a> Full of fear, terrified. From en and phobos; in fear, i.e. Alarmed. [and] said, ἀπεκρίθη (apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “You may go πορεύου (poreuou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. for Τὸ (To) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. now. νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. [When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I find μεταλαβὼν (metalabōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3335.htm">Strong's 3335: </a> From meta and lambano; to participate; genitive case, to accept. the time, καιρὸν (kairon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. I will call for μετακαλέσομαί (metakalesomai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3333.htm">Strong's 3333: </a> Mid: I summon to myself, send for. From meta and kaleo; to call elsewhere, i.e. Summon. you.? σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 24:25 As he reasoned about righteousness self-control (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/24-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 24:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 24:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/24-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 24:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 24:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>