Acts 24:25 New English Translation
25 While Paul[a] was discussing[b] righteousness, self-control,[c] and the coming judgment, Felix[d] became[e] frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity,[f] I will send for you.”
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- Acts 24:25 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Paul) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Acts 24:25 tn Or “speaking about.”
- Acts 24:25 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.sn The topic of self-control was appropriate in view of the personal history of both Felix and Drusilla (see the note on “Drusilla” in the previous verse), and might well account for Felix’s anxiety.
- Acts 24:25 sn See the note on Felix in 23:26.
- Acts 24:25 tn Grk “becoming.” The participle γενόμενος (genomenos) has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.
- Acts 24:25 tn Or “when I find time.” BDAG 639 s.v. μεταλαμβάνω 2 has “καιρὸν μ. have an opportunity = find time…Ac 24:25.”
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