Acts 24:25

New Century Version

But Felix became afraid when Paul spoke about living right, self-control, and the time when God will judge the world. He said, “Go away now. When I have more time, I will call for you.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me: ‘Whoever rules fairly over people, who rules with respect for God,

1 Kings 21:27

After Elijah finished speaking, Ahab tore his clothes. He put on rough cloth, fasted, and even slept in the rough cloth to show how sad and upset he was.

2 Kings 22:19

When you heard my words against this place and its people, you became sorry for what you had done and humbled yourself before me. I said they would be cursed and would be destroyed. You tore your clothes to show how upset you were, and you cried in my presence. This is why I have heard you, says the Lord.

Ezra 10:3

Now let us make an agreement before our God. We will send away all these women and their children as you and those who respect the commands of our God advise. Let it be done to obey God’s Teachings.

Ezra 10:9

So within three days all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered in Jerusalem. It was the twentieth day of the ninth month. All the men were sitting in the open place in front of the Temple and were upset because of the meeting and because it was raining.

Job 29:14

I put on right living as if it were clothing; I wore fairness like a robe and a turban.

Psalm 11:7

The Lord does what is right, and he loves justice, so honest people will see his face.

Psalm 119:120

I shake in fear of you; I respect your laws.

Psalm 45:7

You love right and hate evil, so God has chosen you from among your friends; he has set you apart with much joy.

Psalm 72:2

Help him judge your people fairly and decide what is right for the poor.

Psalm 99:1

The Lord is king. Let the peoples shake with fear. He sits between the gold creatures with wings. Let the earth shake.

Proverbs 16:12

Kings hate those who do wrong, because governments only continue if they are fair.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Young people, enjoy yourselves while you are young; be happy while you are young. Do whatever your heart desires, whatever you want to do. But remember that God will judge you for everything you do.

Ecclesiastes 12:14

God will judge everything, even what is done in secret, the good and the evil.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

In some places you will see poor people mistreated. Don’t be surprised when they are not treated fairly or given their rights. One officer is cheated by a higher officer who in turn is cheated by even higher officers.

Isaiah 1:18

The Lord says, “Come, let us talk about these things. Though your sins are like scarlet, they can be as white as snow. Though your sins are deep red, they can be white like wool.

Isaiah 1:21

The city of Jerusalem once followed the Lord, but she is no longer loyal to him. She used to be filled with fairness; people there lived the way God wanted. But now, murderers live there.

Isaiah 16:5

Then a new loyal king will come; this faithful king will be from the family of David. He will judge fairly and do what is right.

Isaiah 32:11

Women, you are calm now, but you should shake with fear. Women, you feel safe now, but you should tremble. Take off your nice clothes and put rough cloth around your waist to show your sadness.

Isaiah 41:21

The Lord says, “Present your case.” The King of Jacob says, “Tell me your arguments.

Isaiah 55:6

So you should look for the Lord before it is too late; you should call to him while he is near.

Isaiah 61:8

“I, the Lord, love justice. I hate stealing and everything that is wrong. I will be fair and give my people what they should have, and I will make an agreement with them that will continue forever.

Isaiah 66:2

My hand made all things. All things are here because I made them,” says the Lord. “These are the people I am pleased with: those who are not proud or stubborn and who fear my word.

Jeremiah 22:3

This is what the Lord says: Do what is fair and right. Save the one who has been robbed from the power of his attacker. Don’t mistreat or hurt the foreigners, orphans, or widows. Don’t kill innocent people here.

Jeremiah 23:29

Isn’t my message like a fire?” says the Lord. “Isn’t it like a hammer that smashes a rock?

Jeremiah 36:16

When the officers heard all the words, they became afraid and looked at each other. They said to Baruch, “We must certainly tell the king about these words.”

Ezekiel 45:9

“ ‘This is what the Lord God says: You have gone far enough, you rulers of Israel! Stop being cruel and hurting people, and do what is right and fair. Stop forcing my people out of their homes, says the Lord God.

Daniel 12:2

Many people who have already died will live again. Some of them will wake up to have life forever, but some will wake up to find shame and disgrace forever.

Daniel 4:27

So, O king, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Stop doing wicked things and be kind to the poor. Then you might continue to be successful.”

Daniel 5:30

That very same night Belshazzar, king of the Babylonian people, was killed.

Hosea 10:12

I said, ‘Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Look for the Lord until he comes and pours goodness on you like water.’

Hosea 10:4

They make many false promises and agreements which they don’t keep. So people sue each other in court; they are like poisonous weeds growing in a plowed field.

Hosea 7:5

The kings get so drunk they get sick every day. The rulers become crazy with wine; they make agreements with those who do not know the true God.

Amos 5:24

But let justice flow like a river, and let goodness flow like a never-ending stream.

Amos 6:12

Horses do not run on rocks, and people do not plow rocks with oxen. But you have changed fairness into poison; you have changed what is right into a bitter taste.

Habakkuk 3:16

I hear these things, and my body trembles; my lips tremble when I hear the sound. My bones feel weak, and my legs shake. But I will wait patiently for the day of disaster that will come to the people who attack us.

Haggai 1:2

“This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: ‘The people say the right time has not come to rebuild the Temple of the Lord.’ ”

Matthew 22:5

“But the people refused to listen to the servants and left to do other things. One went to work in his field, and another went to his business.

John 16:8

When the Helper comes, he will prove to the people of the world the truth about sin, about being right with God, and about judgment.

Acts 10:42

He told us to preach to the people and to tell them that he is the one whom God chose to be the judge of the living and the dead.

Acts 17:13

But the people in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God in Berea, too. So they came there, upsetting the people and making trouble.

Acts 17:2

Paul went into the synagogue as he always did, and on each Sabbath day for three weeks, he talked with his fellow Jews about the Scriptures.

Acts 17:32

When the people heard about Jesus being raised from the dead, some of them laughed. But others said, “We will hear more about this from you later.”

Acts 2:37

When the people heard this, they felt guilty and asked Peter and the other apostles, “What shall we do?”

Acts 24:15

I have the same hope in God that they have—the hope that all people, good and bad, will surely be raised from the dead.

Acts 24:26

At the same time Felix hoped that Paul would give him some money, so he often sent for Paul and talked with him.

Acts 26:28

King Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian in such a short time?”

Acts 9:6

Get up now and go into the city. Someone there will tell you what you must do.”

Romans 12:1

So brothers and sisters, since God has shown us great mercy, I beg you to offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him. Your offering must be only for God and pleasing to him, which is the spiritual way for you to worship.

Romans 14:12

So each of us will have to answer to God.

Romans 2:16

All these things will happen on the day when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge people’s secret thoughts. The Good News that I preach says this.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So do not judge before the right time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light things that are now hidden in darkness, and will make known the secret purposes of people’s hearts. Then God will praise each one of them.

2 Corinthians 5:10

because we must all stand before Christ to be judged. Each of us will receive what we should get—good or bad—for the things we did in the earthly body.

2 Corinthians 6:2

God says, “At the right time I heard your prayers. On the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you that the “right time” is now, and the “day of salvation” is now.

Galatians 3:22

Instead, the Scriptures showed that the whole world is bound by sin. This was so the promise would be given through faith to people who believe in Jesus Christ.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control. There is no law that says these things are wrong.

2 Timothy 4:1

I give you a command in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, the One who will judge the living and the dead, and by his coming and his kingdom:

Titus 1:8

Overseers must be ready to welcome guests, love what is good, be wise, live right, and be holy and self-controlled.

Hebrews 12:21

What they saw was so terrible that Moses said, “I am shaking with fear.”

Hebrews 3:13

But encourage each other every day while it is “today.” Help each other so none of you will become hardened because sin has tricked you.

Hebrews 4:1

Now, since God has left us the promise that we may enter his rest, let us be very careful so none of you will fail to enter.

Hebrews 6:2

We should not return to the teaching about baptisms, about laying on of hands, about the raising of the dead and eternal judgment.

Hebrews 9:27

Just as everyone must die once and then be judged,

James 2:19

You believe there is one God. Good! But the demons believe that, too, and they tremble with fear.

1 Peter 3:15

But respect Christ as the holy Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have,

2 Peter 1:6

and to your knowledge, add self-control; and to your self-control, add patience; and to your patience, add service for God;

1 John 3:10

So we can see who God’s children are and who the devil’s children are: Those who do not do what is right are not God’s children, and those who do not love their brothers and sisters are not God’s children.

1 John 3:7

Dear children, do not let anyone lead you the wrong way. Christ is righteous. So to be like Christ a person must do what is right.

1 Samuel 12:7

Now, stand there, and I will remind you of all the good things the Lord did for you and your ancestors.