Acts 24:25

Acts 24:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)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."
• New King James Version (NKJV)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.”

Context of Acts 24:25

23Felix ordered the sergeant to guard Paul but to let him have some freedom and to let his friends take care of his needs. 24Some days later Felix arrived with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him talk about faith in Christ Jesus. 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.” 26At the same time, Felix was hoping that Paul would give him some money. For that reason, Felix would send for Paul rather often to have friendly conversations with him. 27Two years passed. Then Porcius Festus took Felix’s place. (Since Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison.)

Acts 24:25 word by word

διαλεγομένου δὲ αὐτοῦ περὶ δικαιοσύνης καὶ ἐγκρατείας καὶ τοῦ κρίματος τοῦ μέλλοντος ἔμφοβος γενόμενος ὁ Φῆλιξ ἀπεκρίθη· τὸ νῦν ἔχον πορεύου· καιρὸν δὲ μεταλαβὼν μετακαλέσομαί σε·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And asδέde · thenG1161
• heαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• reasonedδιαλέγωdialegomai · to disputeG1256
• ofπερίperi · aboutG4012
• righteousnessδικαιοσύνηdikaiosunē · righteousnessG1343
• ·καίkai · andG2532
• temperanceἐγκράτειαegkrateia · self-controlG1466
• judgmentὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• judgmentκρίμαkrima · judgmentG2917
• ·μέλλωmellō · to ensueG3195
• to comeεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• FelixΦῆλιξPhēlix · FelixG5344
• trembledἔμφοβοςemphobos · afraidG1719
• ·γίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• and answeredἀποκρίνωapokrinomai · to answerG611
• Go thy wayπορεύωporeuomai · to travelG4198
• for this timeνῦνnun · nowG3568
• I haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• a convenient seasonκαιρόςkairos · time/right timeG2540
• I will callμεταλαμβάνωmetalambanō · to partakeG3335
• I will callμετακαλέωmetakaleō · to summonG3333
• for theeσύsu · youG4771

Cross-references for Acts 24:25

• Acts 17:2As usual, Paul went into the synagogue. On three consecutive days of rest—holy days, he had discussions about Scripture with the synagogue members.
• 1 Samuel 12:7Now, stand up while I put you on trial in front of the Lord and cite all the righteous things the Lord did for you and your ancestors.
• Isaiah 1:18“Come on now, let’s discuss this!” says the Lord. “Though your sins are bright red, they will become as white as snow. Though they are dark red, they will become as white as wool.
• Isaiah 41:21“Present your case,” says the Lord. “Bring forward your best arguments,” says Jacob’s king.
• Romans 12:1Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have just shared about God’s compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you.
• 1 Peter 3:15But dedicate your lives to Christ as Lord. Always be ready to defend your confidence ⌞in God⌟ when anyone asks you to explain it. However, make your defense with gentleness and respect.
• Acts 24:15I hope for the same thing my accusers do, that people with God’s approval and those without it will come back to life.
• 2 Samuel 23:3The God of Israel spoke to them. The rock of Israel told me, ‘The one who rules humans with justice rules with the fear of God.
• Job 29:14I put on righteousness, and it was my clothing. I practiced justice, and it was my robe and my turban.
• Psalms 11:7The Lord is righteous. He loves a righteous way of life. Decent people will see his face.
• Psalms 45:7You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy.
• Psalms 58:1Do you rulers really give fair verdicts? Do you judge Adam’s descendants fairly?
• Psalms 72:2so that he may judge your people with righteousness and your oppressed ⌞people⌟ with justice.
• Psalms 82:1God takes his place in his own assembly. He pronounces judgment among the gods:
• Proverbs 16:12Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings because a throne is established through righteousness.
• Ecclesiastes 3:16I saw something else under the sun: There is wickedness where justice should be found. There is wickedness where righteousness should be found.

Commentaries on Acts 24:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25As he reasoned of righteousness - ; The principles and requisitions of justice and right, between God and man; and between man and his fellows, in all relations and connections of life. Temperance - , Chastity; self-government or moderation with regard to a man's appetites, passions, and propensities of all kinds. And judgment to come - ; The day of retribution, in which the unjust, intemperate, and incontinent, must give account of all the deeds done in…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25And as he reasoned - Greek: “And he discoursing” - ́ ̀ ̓͂ dialegomenou de autouNo argument should be drawn from the word that is used here to prove that Paul particularly appealed to reason, or that his discourse was argumentative. That it was so is, indeed, not improbable, from all that we know of the man, and from the topics on which he discoursed. But the word used here means simply as he discoursed, and is applied usually to making a public address…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-27Verses 22-27 The apostle reasoned concerning the nature and obligations of righteousness, temperance, and of a judgment to come; thus showing the oppressive judge and his profligate mistress, their need of repentance, forgiveness, and of the grace of the gospel. Justice respects our conduct in life, particularly in reference to others; temperance, the state and government of our souls, in reference to God. He who does not exercise himself in these, has…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25Paul'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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 24-2524-25. Felix ... with his wife Drusilla ... a Jewess--This beautiful but infamous woman was the third daughter of Herod Agrippa I, who was eaten of worms (see on Ac 12:1), and a sister of Agrippa II, before whom Paul pleaded, Ac 26:1, &c. She was "given in marriage to Azizus, king of the Emesenes, who had consented to be circumcised for the sake of the alliance. But this marriage was soon dissolved, after this manner: When Festus was procurator of Judea…Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 24:25

• Conviction
• Courage
• Excuses
• Felix
• Indecision
• Judgment
• Procrastination
• Readings, Select
• Reasoning
• Zeal, Religious

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• Jewess
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Commentaries on Acts 24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings