Parallel Verses
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."
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;
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:
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"
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
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 24:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Before Felix And Drusilla
24 Some days later Felix came, with his wife Drusilla, a Jewess; he sent for Paul, and listened to him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus. 25 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." 26 He was hoping that Paul would give him money, and for this reason he used to send for him often to converse with him.
Cross References
Acts 10:42
"when he charged us to preach to the people, and to testify that this was he whom God ordained to be the judge of the living and of the dead.
Galatians 5:23
against such there is no law.
2 Peter 1:6
and to knowledge self-control, and to self-control stedfastness, and to stedfastness piety,
Acts 17:32
But on hearing of the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock; but others said, "We will hear you again on that subject."
Matthew 14:5-10
And although he wished to kill John, he feared the people, for they considered John a prophet.
Matthew 22:5
"They, however, paid no attention, but went off, one to his own farm, another to his business;
Matthew 25:1-10
"Then will the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten maidens who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.
Matthew 25:31-46
"But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he take his seat on the throne of his glory;
Mark 6:18-24
For John had often told Herod, "It is not right for you to live with your brother's wife."
Luke 13:24-25
"Struggle to enter in by the narrow door," he answered, "for I tell you that many will try to enter and not be able,
Luke 17:26-29
"And this was in the time of Noah, so will it be in the time of the Son of man.
John 16:8
And he, when he comes, will convict the world of sins and of righteousness and of judgment;
Acts 2:37
When they heard these words they were stung to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles. "Men and brothers, what shall we do?"
Acts 9:6
"I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he said: "Stand up and go into the city, and there you shall be told what you must do."
Acts 16:29-34
So he called for lights, and sprang in, and, trembling for fear, fell down before Paul and Silas,
Acts 17:2
and Paul, according to his usual custom, went in to them and, for three Sabbath Days, he reasoned with them out of the Scriptures,
Acts 17:13
As soon as the Jews in Thessalonica learned that the word of God was preached by Paul in Berea also, they came there, and stirred up and troubled the crowds.
Acts 24:15
"and having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there is to be a resurrection both of the just and the unjust.
Acts 24:26
He was hoping that Paul would give him money, and for this reason he used to send for him often to converse with him.
Acts 26:28
Agrippa answered, "In short, you are doing your best to persuade me to become a Christian."
Romans 2:16
in the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.
Romans 3:19-20
Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law; so that every mouth may be shut, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God.
Romans 12:1
I entreat you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies to Him as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. This is your reasonable service of worship.
Romans 14:12
So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God.
1 Corinthians 4:5
So make no hasty judgment until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make plain the purpose of men's hearts. Then each man's due praise will come to him from God.
1 Corinthians 14:24-25
But if all are prophesying when an unlearned or unbelieving man enters, he is convicted in conscience by your speaker, he feels himself judged by all,
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all be made manifest, in our true characters, before the Judgment-seat of Christ; so that each one may receive according to that which he has done in his body, whether good or evil.
2 Corinthians 6:2
For he said: In an acceptable time have I heard thee, And in the day of salvation have I succored thee. Behold, now is the acceptable time! behold, now is the day of salvation!
Galatians 3:22
but the Scripture has shut up the whole world in prison together under sin, in order that the promise due to faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who have faith.
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
and give to you, who are now troubled, rest, along with me at the unveiling "apocalypse" of the Lord Jesus from heaven, with his mighty angels,
2 Timothy 4:1
I adjure you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is about to judge the living and the dead??y his appearing and his kingdom, I adjure you??2 proclaim the message, be urgent in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, encourage, with never-failing patience and teaching.
Titus 2:11-12
"For God's grace has shined forth bringing salvation to all men
Hebrews 3:7-8
Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says. If you hear God's voice today,
Hebrews 3:13
On the contrary, encourage each other daily, so long as there is a "Today," so that no one of you is hindered by the deceitfulness of sin.
Hebrews 4:1
Let us be on our guard, then, though there is a promise still standing of being admitted to his rest, lest any one of you should be found to have come short of it.
Hebrews 6:2
of faith in God, of the teaching regarding ablutions and the laying on of hands, of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Hebrews 9:27
And since it is appointed to men once to die, and after that the judgment;
Hebrews 12:21
and so terrible was the scene that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and tremble.
James 2:19
You believe that God is one? You do well; even the demons believe, and they shudder.
James 4:13-14
Go to now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we shall journey to such a city and spend a year there, and trade and make money,"
1 Peter 3:15
But consecrate Christ in your hearts, as Lord. Be always in readiness to make and answer to any one who asks you a reason for the hope that is within you, yet with gentleness and reverence.
1 Peter 4:4-5
They are astonished at this, that you do not run into the same excesses of profligacy as they do; and they speak evil of you.
1 John 3:7
My children, let no one deceive you; he who is working righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous.
1 John 3:10
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil; for every one who does not work righteousness is not a child of God, nor is he who does not love his brother.
Revelation 20:11-15
And I saw a great white throne, and One who sat thereon; from his presence fled earth and sky, and no place was found for them.