Then Herod, secretly having called the wise men, ascertained from them the time that the star appeared.
Acts 24:22 - English Majority Text Version And ordering the centurion to keep watch over Paul and to let him have some liberty, and not to forbid any of his own to serve or to come to him. Higit pang mga bersyonKing 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, secretly having called the wise men, ascertained from them the time that the star appeared.
And when they asked him to remain with them for a longer time, he did not consent,
For we also are in danger of being accused of insurrection concerning today, there being no cause for which we will be able to give, as an explanation for this commotion.
because you being able to know that it has not been more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem.
having hope in God, which even they themselves are waiting for, that there is going to be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust.
And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment which is going to be, Felix became afraid and answered, "Go away for now; but when I have opportunity I will summon you."
About whom I have nothing certain to write to my lord. Therefore I have brought him before you, and especially before you King Agrippa, in order that when this hearing is finished I may have something to write.
especially since you are well versed both in all the customs and questions in relation to the Jews; therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.
and requested from him letters of authority to the synagogues of Damascus, that if he should find any who were of the Way, both men or women, he might bring them, having been bound, to Jerusalem.