Parallel Verses
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.
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"
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;"
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 Some days after Felix coming with his wife Drusilla, a Jewess, sent for Paul, and heard him concerning faith in Christ. 25 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. 26 And hoping also that money would be given him by Paul, that he might discharge him; he sent for him the more frequently, and conversed with him.
Cross References
Acts 10:42
And He commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is He who is appointed by God to be judge of the living and of the dead.
Galatians 5:23
gentleness, goodness, fidelity, meekness, temperance: against such things there is no law.
2 Peter 1:6
and to fortitude knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience piety;
Acts 17:32
And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some laughed at it: and others said, We will hear thee again concerning this matter.
Matthew 14:5-10
but that he was afraid of the people; for they esteemed him as a prophet.
Matthew 22:5
But they slighted him, and went away, one to his field and another to his merchandize:
Matthew 25:1-10
Then will the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom: and five of them were wise,
Matthew 25:31-46
So when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then shall He sit upon his glorious throne:
Mark 6:18-24
For John had said to Herod, it is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.
Luke 13:24-25
But He said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate; for I tell you, many will desire to enter in, and shall not be able.
Luke 17:26-29
And as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
John 16:8
And when He comes, He will convince the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgement:
Acts 2:37
Now when they heard this, they were pricked to the heart, and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do?
Acts 9:6
And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise and go into the city, and it shall be told thee, what thou must do.
Acts 16:29-34
Then he called for lights, and sprang in, and being in a tremor fell down before Paul and Silas:
Acts 17:2
And according to his custom Paul went in among them, and for three sabbath-days discoursed to them from the scriptures;
Acts 17:13
But when the Jews of Thessalonica knew that the word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came thither also, to stir up the people.
Acts 24:15
having hope in God, (which they themselves also expect) that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
Acts 24:26
And hoping also that money would be given him by Paul, that he might discharge him; he sent for him the more frequently, and conversed with him.
Acts 26:28
I know that thou believest them. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou almost persuadest me to be 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
it saith to those under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world obnoxious to the justice of God.
Romans 12:1
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, and well-pleasing to God, as your rational service.
Romans 14:12
So that every one of us shall give an account of himself to God.
1 Corinthians 4:5
Wherefore judge nothing before the time; even until the Lord come, who will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every one have praise from God.
1 Corinthians 14:24-25
But if all prophesy, and there come in an unbeliever, or one unlearned, he is convinced by all, he is judged by all.
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the tribunal of Christ, that every one may receive for the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it were good or bad.
2 Corinthians 6:2
for He saith, "I have heard thee in an acceptable time, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee." Behold now is the acceptable time; behold now is the day of salvation.
Galatians 3:22
But the scripture hath shut up all under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
and to you, who are in trouble, rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven,
2 Timothy 4:1
I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing, in his kingdom;
Titus 2:11-12
For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation, hath appeared to all men;
Hebrews 3:7-8
Therefore, as the holy Ghost saith, "To-day if ye will hear his voice,
Hebrews 3:13
but exhort one another daily, while it is called to-day; that none of you may be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin:
Hebrews 4:1
Let us therefore fear least a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of us should seem to fall short of it:
Hebrews 4:11-12
Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, least any one fall after the same example of unbelief.
Hebrews 6:2
and of faith in God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, and of the resurrection from the dead, and of eternal judgement: (tho' we will do this also, if God permit:)
Hebrews 9:27
And as it is appointed to men once to die, and after this the judgement;
Hebrews 12:21
and so terrible was the appearance that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and tremble:)
James 2:19
Thou believest that there is one God; thou dost well: the devils also believe and tremble.
James 4:13-14
Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go to such a city, and spend a year there, and trade and get gain;
1 Peter 3:15
and be always ready to answer every one that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and reverence:
1 Peter 4:4-5
in which they think it strange that ye run not with them into the same excess of riot, and therefore speak evil of you:
1 John 3:7
Little children, let no one deceive you: he that practiseth righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous:
1 John 3:10
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doth not practise righteousness, and he who loveth not his brother, is not of God:
Revelation 20:11-15
And I saw a great white throne, and Him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled, and no place was found for them.