Acts 24:25

Good News Translation

But as Paul went on discussing about goodness, self-control, and the coming Day of Judgment, Felix was afraid and said, “You may leave now. I will call you again when I get the chance.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel has spoken; the protector of Israel said to me: “The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God,

1 Kings 21:27

When Elijah finished speaking, Ahab tore his clothes, took them off, and put on sackcloth. He refused food, slept in the sackcloth, and went about gloomy and depressed.

2 Kings 22:19

and you repented and humbled yourself before me, tearing your clothes and weeping, when you heard how I threatened to punish Jerusalem and its people. I will make it a terrifying sight, a place whose name people will use as a curse. But I have heard your prayer,

Ezra 10:3

Now we must make a solemn promise to our God that we will send these women and their children away. We will do what you and the others who honor God's commands advise us to do. We will do what God's Law demands.

Ezra 10:9

Within the three days, on the twentieth day of the ninth month, all the men living in the territory of Judah and Benjamin came to Jerusalem and assembled in the Temple square. It was raining hard, and because of the weather and the importance of the meeting everyone was trembling.

Job 29:14

I have always acted justly and fairly.

Psalm 11:7

The Lord is righteous and loves good deeds; those who do them will live in his presence.

Psalm 119:120

Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.

Psalm 45:7

you love what is right and hate what is evil. That is why God, your God, has chosen you and has poured out more happiness on you than on any other king.

Psalm 72:2

so that he will rule over your people with justice and govern the oppressed with righteousness.

Psalm 99:1

The Lord is king, and the people tremble. He sits on his throne above the winged creatures, and the earth shakes.

Proverbs 16:12

Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Young people, enjoy your youth. Be happy while you are still young. Do what you want to do, and follow your heart's desire. But remember that God is going to judge you for whatever you do.

Ecclesiastes 12:14

God is going to judge everything we do, whether good or bad, even things done in secret.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

Don't be surprised when you see that the government oppresses the poor and denies them justice and their rights. Every official is protected by someone higher, and both are protected by still higher officials.

Isaiah 1:18

The Lord says, “Now, let's settle the matter. You are stained red with sin, but I will wash you as clean as snow. Although your stains are deep red, you will be as white as wool.

Isaiah 1:21

The city that once was faithful is behaving like a whore! At one time it was filled with righteous people, but now only murderers remain.

Isaiah 16:5

Then one of David's descendants will be king, and he will rule the people with faithfulness and love. He will be quick to do what is right, and he will see that justice is done.)

Isaiah 32:11

You have been living an easy life, free from worries; but now, tremble with fear! Strip off your clothes and tie rags around your waist.

Isaiah 41:21

The Lord, the king of Israel, has this to say: “You gods of the nations, present your case. Bring the best arguments you have!

Isaiah 55:6

Turn to the Lord and pray to him, now that he is near.

Isaiah 61:8

The Lord says, “I love justice and I hate oppression and crime. I will faithfully reward my people And make an eternal covenant with them.

Isaiah 66:2

I myself created the whole universe! I am pleased with those who are humble and repentant, who fear me and obey me.

Jeremiah 22:3

“I, the Lord, command you to do what is just and right. Protect the person who is being cheated from the one who is cheating him. Do not mistreat or oppress aliens, orphans, or widows; and do not kill innocent people in this holy place.

Jeremiah 23:29

My message is like a fire and like a hammer that breaks rocks in pieces.

Jeremiah 36:16

After he had read it, they turned to one another in alarm and said to Baruch, “We must report this to the king.”

Ezekiel 45:9

The Sovereign Lord said, “You have sinned too long, you rulers of Israel! Stop your violence and oppression. Do what is right and just. You must never again drive my people off their land. I, the Sovereign Lord, am telling you this.

Daniel 12:2

Many of those who have already died will live again: some will enjoy eternal life, and some will suffer eternal disgrace.

Daniel 4:27

So then, Your Majesty, follow my advice. Stop sinning, do what is right, and be merciful to the poor. Then you will continue to be prosperous.”

Daniel 5:30

That same night Belshazzar, the king of Babylonia, was killed;

Hosea 10:12

I said, ‘Plow new ground for yourselves, plant righteousness, and reap the blessings that your devotion to me will produce. It is time for you to turn to me, your Lord, and I will come and pour out blessings upon you.’

Hosea 10:4

They utter empty words and make false promises and useless treaties. Justice has become injustice, growing like poisonous weeds in a plowed field.

Hosea 7:5

On the day of the king's celebration they made the king and his officials drunk and foolish with wine.

Amos 5:24

Instead, let justice flow like a stream, and righteousness like a river that never goes dry.

Amos 6:12

Do horses gallop on rocks? Does anyone plow the sea with oxen? Yet you have turned justice into poison, and right into wrong.

Habakkuk 3:16

I hear all this, and I tremble; my lips quiver with fear. My body goes limp, and my feet stumble beneath me. I will quietly wait for the time to come when God will punish those who attack us.

Haggai 1:2

The Lord Almighty said to Haggai, “These people say that this is not the right time to rebuild the Temple.”

Matthew 22:5

But the invited guests paid no attention and went about their business: one went to his farm, another to his store,

John 16:8

And when he comes, he will prove to the people of the world that they are wrong about sin and about what is right and about God's judgment.

Acts 10:42

And he commanded us to preach the gospel to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God has appointed judge of the living and the dead.

Acts 17:13

But when the Jews in Thessalonica heard that Paul had preached the word of God in Berea also, they came there and started exciting and stirring up the mobs.

Acts 17:2

According to his usual habit Paul went to the synagogue. There during three Sabbaths he held discussions with the people, quoting

Acts 17:32

When they heard Paul speak about a raising from death, some of them made fun of him, but others said, “We want to hear you speak about this again.”

Acts 2:37

When the people heard this, they were deeply troubled and said to Peter and the other apostles, “What shall we do, brothers?”

Acts 24:15

I have the same hope in God that these themselves have, namely, that all people, both the good and the bad, will rise from death.

Acts 24:26

At the same time he was hoping that Paul would give him some money; and for this reason he would call for him often and talk with him.

Acts 26:28

Agrippa said to Paul, “In this short time do you think you will make me a Christian?”

Acts 9:6

“But get up and go into the city, where you will be told what you must do.”

Romans 12:1

So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer.

Romans 14:12

Every one of us, then, will have to give an account to God.

Romans 2:16

And so, according to the Good News I preach, this is how it will be on that Day when God through Jesus Christ will judge the secret thoughts of all.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So you should not pass judgment on anyone before the right time comes. Final judgment must wait until the Lord comes; he will bring to light the dark secrets and expose the hidden purposes of people's minds. And then all will receive from God the praise they deserve.

2 Corinthians 5:10

For all of us must appear before Christ, to be judged by him. We will each receive what we deserve, according to everything we have done, good or bad, in our bodily life.

2 Corinthians 6:2

Hear what God says: “When the time came for me to show you favor, I heard you; when the day arrived for me to save you, I helped you.” Listen! This is the hour to receive God's favor; today is the day to be saved!

Galatians 3:22

But the scripture says that the whole world is under the power of sin; and so the gift which is promised on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ is given to those who believe.

Galatians 5:23

humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these.

2 Timothy 4:1

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and because he is coming to rule as King, I solemnly urge you

Titus 1:8

He must be hospitable and love what is good. He must be self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

Hebrews 12:21

The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, “I am trembling and afraid!”

Hebrews 3:13

Instead, in order that none of you be deceived by sin and become stubborn, you must help one another every day, as long as the word “Today” in the scripture applies to us.

Hebrews 4:1

Now, God has offered us the promise that we may receive that rest he spoke about. Let us take care, then, that none of you will be found to have failed to receive that promised rest.

Hebrews 6:2

of the teaching about baptisms and the laying on of hands; of the resurrection of the dead and the eternal judgment.

Hebrews 9:27

Everyone must die once, and after that be judged by God.

James 2:19

Do you believe that there is only one God? Good! The demons also believe—and tremble with fear.

1 Peter 3:15

But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honor him as Lord. Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you,

2 Peter 1:6

to your knowledge add self-control; to your self-control add endurance; to your endurance add godliness;

1 John 3:10

Here is the clear difference between God's children and the Devil's children: those who do not do what is right or do not love others are not God's children.

1 John 3:7

Let no one deceive you, my children! Whoever does what is right is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

1 Samuel 12:7

Now stand where you are, and I will accuse you before the Lord by reminding you of all the mighty actions the Lord did to save you and your ancestors.