Acts 24:10

Paul’s Defense Before Felix

24:10 When the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied, “Because I know ¹  that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I confidently make my defense. ² 

Acts 24:25

24:25 While Paul ³  was discussing ⁴  righteousness, self-control, ⁵  and the coming judgment, Felix ⁶  became ⁷  frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, ⁸  I will send for you.”

[24:10]  ¹ tn Grk “knowing.” The participle ἐπιστάμενος (epistamenos) has been translated as a causal adverbial participle.

[24:10]  ² sn “Because…defense.” Paul also paid an indirect compliment to the governor, implying that he would be fair in his judgment.

[24:25]  ³ tn Grk “he”; the referent (Paul) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[24:25]  ⁴ tn Or “speaking about.”

[24:25]  ⁵ tn Grk “and self-control.” This καί (kai) has not been translated since English normally uses a coordinating conjunction only between the last two elements in a series of three or more.

[24:25]  ⁶ sn See the note on Felix in 23:26.

[24:25]  ⁷ tn Grk “becoming.” The participle γενόμενος (genomenos) has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.

[24:25]  ⁸ tn Or “when I find time.” BDAG 639 s.v. μεταλαμβάνω 2 has “καιρὸν μ. have an opportunity = find time…Ac 24:25.”