Acts 24:22 - Tree of Life Version

²² 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.”

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 secretly called the magi and determined from them the exact time the star had appeared.

Acts 18:20

When they asked him to stay longer, he declined,

Acts 19:40

For we are in danger of being charged with rioting today, there being no reason which we are able to give to justify this mob.” Upon saying this, he dismissed the assembly.

Acts 24:10

When 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 24:14

“But this I confess to you, that according to the Way (which they call a sect), I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything written in the Torah and the Prophets.

Acts 24:24

Now 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 24:6

He even tried to defile the Temple, but we seized him.

Acts 25:26

Yet 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.

Acts 26:3

since you are especially knowledgeable about all Jewish customs and issues. Therefore I beg you to listen patiently to me.

Acts 9:2

He requested letters of introduction from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he might bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.

Deuteronomy 19:18

The judges are to investigate thoroughly, and if indeed the witness is a false witness and has testified falsely against his brother,