Parallel Verses
Godbey New Testament
And he reasoning concerning righteousness and temperance and the coming judgment, Felix, being alarmed, responded, Go thy way for this time; and having received an opportunity, I will call for thee:
New American Standard Bible
But as he was discussing
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come,
International Standard Version
As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again."
A Conservative Version
And as he discoursed about righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment going to be, Felix, having become afraid, answered, Go now, and having a convenient time, I will summon thee.
American Standard Version
And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.
Amplified
But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control [honorable behavior, personal integrity], and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I find [a convenient] time I will send for you.”
An Understandable Version
And as he discussed the matters of doing right, and [maintaining] self control and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified and answered, "Go on away for now; I will call you back when it is convenient for me."
Anderson New Testament
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered: For the present withdraw; when I have a convenient season, I will call for you.
Bible in Basic English
And while he was talking about righteousness and self-control and the judging which was to come, Felix had great fear and said, Go away for the present, and when the right time comes I will send for you.
Common New Testament
But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you."
Daniel Mace New Testament
but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you."
Darby Translation
And as he reasoned concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment about to come, Felix, being filled with fear, answered, Go for the present, and when I get an opportunity I will send for thee;
Goodspeed New Testament
But as he talked of uprightness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became alarmed, and said, "You may go for the present. I will find time later to send for you."
John Wesley New Testament
And as he reasoned concerning justice, temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix being terrified, answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Julia Smith Translation
And he discoursing of justice, and temperance, and judgment about to be, Felix being terrified, answered, Having now, go; having taken time, I will recall thee.
King James 2000
And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go your way for this time; when I have a convenient time, I will call for you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And [while] he was discussing about righteousness and self control and the judgment that is to come, Felix became afraid [and] replied, "Go away for the present, and [when I] have an opportunity, I will summon you."
Modern King James verseion
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and the Judgment to come, Felix trembled and answered, Go for this time, but taking time later, I will call for you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And as he preached of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come; Felix trembled, and answered, "Thou hast done enough at this time: depart. When I have a convenient time, I will send for thee."
Moffatt New Testament
but when he argued about morality, self-mastery, and the future judgment, Felix grew uneasy. "You may go for the present," he said; "when I can find a moment, I will send for you"
Montgomery New Testament
And as he reasoned about morality, self-control, and the future judgment, Felix was terrified, and said, "For the present go on your way, and when I find a convenient season, I will send for you."
NET Bible
While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you."
New Heart English Bible
As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."
Noyes New Testament
And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix became alarmed, and answered, Go thy way for the present; and when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Sawyer New Testament
And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment about to come, Felix being terrified answered, Go for the present; but when I have time I will call you.
The Emphasized Bible
And, as he was reasoning of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix, becoming greatly afraid, answered - For the present, be going thy way, and, when I find an opportunity, I will send for thee, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment which is ready to be revealed, Felix being greatly terrified, replied, Go, for the present, I will some time hence take another opportunity of calling for thee.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But, while Paul was speaking at length about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified, and interrupted him--"Go for the present, but, when I find an opportunity, I will send for you again."
Webster
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, depart for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Weymouth New Testament
But when he dealt with the subjects of justice, self-control, and the judgement which was soon to come, Felix became alarmed and said, "For the present leave me, and when I can find a convenient opportunity I will send for you."
Williams New Testament
But as he continued to talk about uprightness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became alarmed, and said, "For the present you may go, but when I find a good opportunity, I will send for you."
World English Bible
As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."
Worrell New Testament
And, as he was reasoning about righteousness, continence, and the judgment to come, Felix, becoming terrified, answered, "Go your way for the present; and, when I obtain a suitable opportunity, I will call for you;"
Worsley New Testament
And as he was reasoning of justice, temperance, and a future judgement, Felix trembled, and said, Go thy way for this time, and I will take a proper opportunity to call for thee again.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he reasoning concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment that is about to be, Felix, having become afraid, answered, 'For the present be going, and having got time, I will call for thee;'
Themes
Common delusions » Thinking that there is plenty of time
Conviction » Instances of » Felix, under the preaching of paul
Conviction of sin » Conviction of sin results of » Terror
causes of Delay » Causes of » Personal convenience
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Felix
Felix » Trembles under paul's preaching
Indecision » Instances of » Felix
Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
Presuming upon time » Reckoning on future opportunities for reform
Procrastination » Exemplified » Felix
Procrastination » Causes of » Personal convenience
Reasoning » Of paul from the scriptures
Righteousness » Ministers should » Reason of
Salvation » Neglect of » Procrastination
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Terror
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the life
Interlinear
Dialegomai
Peri
Krima
Esomai
De
Kairos
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 24:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Before Felix And Drusilla
24 And after certain day, Felix with Drusilla his wife, being a Jewess, coming, sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith which is towards Christ Jesus. 25 And he reasoning concerning righteousness and temperance and the coming judgment, Felix, being alarmed, responded, Go thy way for this time; and having received an opportunity, I will call for thee: 26 at the same time also hoping that money will be given to him by Paul; therefore indeed the more frequently sending for him, he conversed with him.
Cross References
Acts 10:42
and He commanded us to preach to the people, and to witness that He is the One ordained of God the Judge of the living and the dead.
Galatians 5:23
meekness, holiness; against such things there is no law.
2 Peter 1:6
and to knowledge holiness; and to holiness patience; and patience, godliness;
Acts 17:32
And having heard the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: others said; We will hear thee concerning this even again.
Matthew 14:5-10
And wishing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they esteemed him as a prophet.
Matthew 22:5
And they being careless, went away, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise:
Matthew 25:1-10
Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened unto ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:31-46
But when the Son of min may come in His glory, and all His angels with Him, then will He sit upon the throne of His glory:
Mark 6:18-24
For John said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have the wife of thy brother.
Luke 13:24-25
Agonize to enter in through the narrow gate: because many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
Luke 17:26-29
And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the days of the Son of man.
John 16:8
And having come, He will convict the world concerning sin, and concerning righteousness, and concerning judgment.
Acts 2:37
And hearing, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles, Men, brethren, what must we do?
Acts 9:6
But stand up, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what it behooves thee to do.
Acts 16:29-34
And having asked for a light, he sprang in, and being alarmed, he fell down before Paul and Silas,
Acts 17:2
And according to custom to Paul, he came in unto them, and for three Sabbaths he expounded unto them from the scriptures,
Acts 17:13
but when the Jews from Thessalonica knew that the word of God was preached by Paul in Berea, they came thither also, agitating and stirring up the rabbles.
Acts 24:15
having hope towards God, which they themselves also receive, that there is going to be a resurrection, both of the just and unjust.
Acts 24:26
at the same time also hoping that money will be given to him by Paul; therefore indeed the more frequently sending for him, he conversed with him.
Acts 26:28
And Agrippa said to Paul, With little persuasion thou dost persuade thyself to make me a Christian.
Romans 2:16
in the day when God will judge the secrets of men through my gospel according to Jesus Christ.
Romans 3:19-20
But we know that so many things as the law speaks, it says to those under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may become guilty before God.
Romans 12:1
I exhort you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, your reasonable service:
Romans 14:12
Then therefore each one of us shall give an account to God for himself.
1 Corinthians 4:5
So judge nothing before the time, until the Lord may come, who will also bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then praise shall be to each one from God.
1 Corinthians 14:24-25
But if all may prophesy, and some unbeliever or unlearned person may come in, he is convicted by all, he is discerned by all;
2 Corinthians 5:10
For it behooves us all to appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, in order that each one may receive according to those things which he has done through the body, whether good or evil.
2 Corinthians 6:2
(for he says, At a set time I heard you, and in the day of salvation I assisted you; behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation);
Galatians 3:22
but the scripture has shut up all things unto sin, in order that the promise through faith of Jesus Christ may be given to those who believe.
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
and to you who are troubled, rest with us, in the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power
2 Timothy 4:1
In the presence of God, and Jesus Christ, the one about to judge the living and the dead, I testify to, both his appearing and his kingdom;
Titus 2:11-12
For the grace of God, that brings salvation to all men, has appeared,
Hebrews 3:7-8
Therefore as the Holy Spirit says, This day if you hear his voice,
Hebrews 3:13
but exhort one another each day, while it is called to-day; in order that no one of you may be hardened with the deceitfulness of sin:
Hebrews 4:1
Then let us fear, lest at some time, the promise to enter into his rest having been left, some of you may appear to have come short.
Hebrews 4:11-12
Therefore let us hasten to enter into that rest, lest some one may fall by the same example of unbelief.
Hebrews 6:2
of the teaching of baptisms, and of the laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Hebrews 9:27
And inasmuch as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this is the judgment:
Hebrews 12:21
and the sight was so fearful, Moses said, I exceedingly fear and tremble:
James 2:19
Do you believe that there is one God? you do well: the demons also believe and tremble.
James 4:13-14
Come now, ye who are saying, To-day or to-morrow we will go into that city, and abide there a year, and trade and accumulate:
1 Peter 3:15
but sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts: being always ready for an answer to every one asking you a reason for the hope which is in you, but with meekness and fear:
1 Peter 4:4-5
in which they are astonished you not running to the same excess of wrath, blaspheming;
1 John 3:7
Little children, let no one deceive you. The one doing righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous.
1 John 3:10
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: every one not doing righteousness is not of God, and the one not loving his brother with divine love.
Revelation 20:11-15
And I saw a great white throne, and him sitting on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.