Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared.
Acts 24:22 - English Standard Version 2016 But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 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 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 And Felix put them off, having most certain knowledge of this way, saying: When Lysias the tribune shall come down, I will hear you. |
Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared.
For we really are in danger of being charged with rioting today, since there is no cause that we can give to justify this commotion.”
And when the governor had nodded to him to speak, Paul replied: “Knowing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.
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 laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,
After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
But I have nothing definite to write to my lord about him. Therefore I have brought him before you all, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, after we have examined him, I may have something to write.
especially because you are familiar with all the customs and controversies of the Jews. Therefore I beg you to listen to me patiently.
and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
The judges shall inquire diligently, and if the witness is a false witness and has accused his brother falsely,