Acts 24:22 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²² But because Felix [felt he] had more accurate knowledge of the “Way” [than was being presented by Paul’s accusers], he dismissed them, saying, “When commander Lysias comes down [to Caesarea] I will make a decision on your case.”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²² But Felix, having a rather accurate understanding of the Way [of the Lord], put them off and adjourned the trial, saying, When Lysias the commandant comes down, I will determine your case more fully.

American Standard Version (1901)

²² But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will determine your matter.

Common English Bible

²² Felix, who had an accurate understanding of the Way, adjourned the meeting. He said, “When Lysias the commander arrives from Jerusalem, I will decide this case.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

²² Then Felix, after having ascertained much knowledge about this Way, kept them waiting, by saying, "When Lysias the tribune has arrived, I will give you a hearing."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²² And Felix put them off, having most certain knowledge of this way, saying: When Lysias the tribune shall come down, I will hear you.

Acts 24:22 Cross References

Matthew 2:7

Then Herod summoned the astrologer/sages and learned from them exactly when the star had appeared.

Acts 18:20

When they asked him to stay [and continue the discussions] longer, he declined.

Acts 19:40

For we are truly in danger of being accused of inciting a riot here today when there is [really] no reason for it to happen. Then concerning this problem, we will not be able to explain how it all came about.”

Acts 24:10

And when the governor had motioned for him to speak, Paul answered [the charges, by saying], “I know [Your Excellency] that you have administered justice for this nation for many years, so I am glad to make my defense [before you].

Acts 24:14

But, I declare to you, I am serving the God of our forefathers according to the ‘Way,’ called [by my detractors] a sect, and I believe everything that is in harmony with the Law of Moses and what is written in [the writings of] the prophets.

Acts 24:24

After a number of days, Felix and Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, came [back to the palace] and sent for Paul to [come and] tell them about [the] faith in Christ Jesus.

Acts 24:6

We arrested him, for he attempted to desecrate [even] the Temple

Acts 25:26

But I do not have anything specific to write to His Majesty. This is the reason I have brought him before this assembly, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after you have questioned him, I would [then] have something [substantial] to write.

Acts 26:3

especially since you are an expert on all the customs and issues discussed among the Jews. So, for this reason I request that you hear [my response to them] patiently.

Acts 9:2

to ask for letters [authorizing him to go] to Damascus and to enter [Jewish] synagogues looking for people of “the Way” [Note: This was a designation for Christians at that time]. And if he found any, whether men or women, he would tie them up and take them to Jerusalem.