Acts 24:25

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

24And after some days, Felix, coming with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jew, sent for Paul, and heard of him the faith, that is in Christ Jesus.

26Hoping also withal, that money should be given him by Paul; for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3The God of Israel said to me, the strong one of Israel spoke, the ruler of men, the just ruler in the fear of God.

1 Kings 22:26And the king of Israel said: Take Micheas, and let him abide with Ammon the governor of the city, and with Joas the son of Amalech.

Ezra 10:3Let us make a covenant with the Lord our God, to put away all the wives, and such as are born of them, according to the will of the Lord, and of them that fear the commandment of the Lord our God: let it be done according to the law.

Job 29:14I was clad with justice: and I clothed myself with my judgment, as with a robe and a diadem.

Psalms 45:7Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness.

Psalms 58:1Unto the end, destroy not, for David, for an inscription of a title.

Matthew Henry on Acts 24:23-27

Paul Converses with Felix; Felix Trembles; Paul's Trial Adjourned. 22 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. 23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him. 24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for… Read the whole commentary →

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