Acts 24:25

²³ He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.

²⁴ After 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.

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.”

²⁶ At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.

²⁷ After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB: 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.”
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.
WEB: 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.”
ASV: 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.
DARBY: And as he reasoned concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment about to come, Felix, being filled with fear, answered, Go for the present, and when I get an opportunity I will send for thee;
BLB: 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,”

ÅB: Men da han talte om rettferd og avhold og den kommende dom, ble Feliks forferdet og sa: Gå bort for denne gang! når jeg får god tid, vil jeg kalle deg til meg igjen.
OTB: Mens Paulus diskuterte rettferdighet, selvkontroll og den kommende dommen, ble Felix redd og sa: "Det er nok for nå! Du kan gå. Når jeg finner det beleilig, vil jeg kalle deg."
B1930: Men da han talte om rettferd og avhold og den kommende dom, blev Feliks forferdet og sa: Gå bort for denne gang! når jeg får god tid, vil jeg kalle dig til mig igjen.

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Original text and word study

Cross references

John 16:8
And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:
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1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
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2 Peter 1:6
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
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Acts 10:42
And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.
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Galatians 5:23
gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
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Titus 2:11–12
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
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Revelation 20:11–15
Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
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Galatians 3:22
But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.
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