Acts 24:25

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

He

Acts 17:2

Romans 12:1

1 Peter 3:15

Righteousness

Acts 24:15

John 16:8

1 John 3:7

Temperance

2 Peter 1:6

Go

Matthew 25:1

General references

Matthew 14:4

1 Corinthians 1:27

Bible References

He

As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, [and] for three Sabbath days [in a row] he taught them from the Scriptures,

So, I urge you, brothers, because God is so merciful [to us], to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, [fully] dedicated and very pleasing to God. For this is a reasonable [or spiritual] way for you to worship [or serve] Him.

But instead, set aside a place in your hearts where Christ is [in full control as] Lord, and be prepared always to give a suitable reply to every person who asks you for a reason why you have an inner hope. But [be sure you do it] in a meek and respectful way, however.

Righteousness

I have a hope in God that there will be a resurrection both for those who have done right and those who have done wrong, just as the Jews themselves also expect.

And when He does come, He will bring conviction to the world regarding sin [i.e., exposing it and producing guilt], regarding what is right [i.e., upholding godly standards], and regarding judgment [i.e., showing that sin condemns].

Little children [i.e., dear ones], do not allow anyone to lead you astray [from the truth]; the person who continues to do what is right is [considered by God as] righteous, even as Christ is righteous.

Temperance

For John had said to Herod, "It is unlawful for you to marry your brother's wife."

gentleness and self-control. There can be no law against [practicing] these things.

For God's unearned favor has appeared, bringing salvation to all people [i.e., in the coming of Christ].

Now, those people you used to run around with cannot understand why you have stopped living such wasteful lives, so they just "badmouth" you.

and knowledge along with your goodness, and self-control along with your knowledge, and endurance along with your self-control, and godliness along with your endurance,

Go

After bringing them out [of the jail area] he said, "Sirs, what do I have to do to be saved?"

Agrippa said to Paul, "You expect to persuade me to be a Christian with such little effort [or, in such a short time]?"

Now Herod wanted to have him put to death, [but hesitated], fearing the crowd, because they considered John to be a prophet.

But they made fun of it, and went on about their business, one to his farm, another to his store.

"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party]

General references

For John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to be married to her."

But God chose what the world considers foolish [i.e., people with little apparent ability], in order to shame the "wise people." And He chose what the world considers weak in order to shame what it considers strong.