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Acts 24:22

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 24:22

Verse 22 of 27

Scripture focus

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.

Acts 24:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 24:22

Theological / Devotional

When. Textual evidence attests (cf. p. 10) the omission of the words “when” and “heard these things.” However, the context makes evident that this is the sense of the passage. The testimony of Paul (vs. 10-21) made it obvious that his accusers had no case against him, and Felix therefore dismissed court. He wished, however, to hear what more Lysias might have to say about Paul.

More perfect knowledge. Felix had served in Palestine for several years (see on v. 10), and must have learned much concerning both Judaism and Christianity during that time. Also his wife Drusilla, a sister of Herod Agrippa II (see on v. 24), was a Jewess (see on ch. 23:24).

That way. That is, the Christian faith (see on chs. 9:2; 24:14).

He deferred. Without more information Felix could not render an intelligent decision, and therefore continued the case.

I will know. That is, I will find out, or I will determine.

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