Then Herod, when he had privately called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
Acts 24:22 - King James 2000 And when Felix heard these things, having more complete knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the rest of your matter. 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, when he had privately called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
When they desired him to tarry a longer time with them, he consented not;
For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause for which we may give an account of this commotion.
Then Paul, after the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Since I know that you have been for many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:
But this I confess unto you, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:
And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
Who also has gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.
Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Therefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before you, O king Agrippa, that, after examination, I might have somewhat to write.
Especially because I know you to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: therefore I beseech you to hear me patiently.
And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
And the judges shall make diligent inquiry: and, behold, if the witness is a false witness, and has testified falsely against his brother;