Acts 24:22

Acts 24:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. “When Lysias the commander comes,” he said, “I will decide your case.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, "When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case."
• New King James Version (NKJV)But when Felix heard these things, having more accurate knowledge of the Way, he adjourned the proceedings and said, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will make a decision on your case.”

Context of Acts 24:22

20Or let these men themselves tell what wrongdoing they found when I stood before the Sanhedrin— 21except for this one cry I shouted out while standing among them: ‘It is about the resurrection of the dead that today I am on trial before you.’” But Felix, having a rather extensive knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will rule on your case.” 23Then he gave the centurion orders for Paul to be kept in custody and yet have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from attending to his needs. 24Now some days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Messiah Yeshua.

Acts 24:22 word by word

δὲ αὐτοὺς ὁ Φῆλιξ ἀκριβέστερον εἰδὼς τὰ περὶ τῆς ὁδοῦ εἴπας· ὅταν Λυσίας ὁ χιλίαρχος καταβῇ, διαγνώσομαι τὰ καθ᾽ ὑμᾶς.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• FelixΦῆλιξPhēlix · FelixG5344
• heardἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• havingεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
• more perfectἀκριβῶςakribōs · exactlyG199
• ofπερίperi · aboutG4012
• wayὁδόςhodos · roadG3598
• deferredἀναβάλλωanaballomai · to deferG306
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• and saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• Whenὅτανhotan · when(-ever)G3752
• LysiasΛυσίαςLusias · LysiasG3079
• the chief captainχιλίαρχοςchiliarchos · military officerG5506
• shall come downκαταβαίνωkatabainō · to come/go downG2597
• I will know the uttermostδιαγινώσκωdiaginōskō · to decideG1231
• of yourσύsu · youG4771
• matterκατάkata · according toG2596

Cross-references for Acts 24:22

• Acts 24:10When the governor nodded for him to speak, Paul responded: “Knowing that you have been judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my own defense.
• Acts 26:3since you are especially knowledgeable about all Jewish customs and issues. Therefore I beg you to listen patiently to me.
• Acts 18:20When they asked him to stay longer, he declined,
• Acts 25:26Yet I have nothing specific to write to my lord about him. Therefore I have brought him before you—and especially before you, King Agrippa—so that after the investigation has taken place, I might have something to write.
• Deuteronomy 19:18The judges are to investigate thoroughly, and if indeed the witness is a false witness and has testified falsely against his brother,

Commentaries on Acts 24:22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22And when Felix heard these things - There is considerable difficulty in this verse. Translators greatly vary concerning the sense; and the MSS. themselves read variously. Mr. Wakefield's translation appears to be as proper as most: Now Felix, upon hearing these things, put them off by saying, When Lysias the captain is come down, after I have gained a more exact knowledge of this doctrine, I will inquire fully into your business. Calmet's translation is…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22Having more perfect knowledge of that way - Our translation of this verse is very obscure, and critics are divided about the proper interpretation of the original. Many (Erasmus, Luther, Michaelis, Morus, etc.) render it, “Although he had a more perfect knowledge of the Christian doctrine than Paul‘s accusers had, yet he deferred the hearing of the cause until Lysias had come down.” They observe that he might have obtained this knowledge not only from the…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. 22The governor Felix might have delayed his decision, hoping Paul would offer him a bribe (24:26).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22-2322-23. having more perfect knowledge of that--"the" way--(See on Ac 19:23; and Ac 24:14). When Lysias ... shall come ... I will how, &c.--Felix might have dismissed the case as a tissue of unsupported charges. But if from his interest in the matter he really wished to have the presence of Lysias and others involved, a brief delay was not unworthy of him as a judge. Certainly, so far as recorded, neither Lysias nor any other parties appeared again in the…Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 24:22

• Lysias
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• Way
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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