Acts 24:26-27 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 24:22-27

We have here the result of Paul's trial before Felix, and what was the consequence of it. I. Felix adjourned the cause, and took further time to consider of it (Acts 24:22): He had a more perfect knowledge of that way which the Jews called heresy than the high priest and the elders thought he had. He understood something of the Christian religion; for, living at Caesarea, where Cornelius, a Roman centurion, was, who was a Christian, from him and others he had got a notion of Christianity, that... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 24:22-27

24:22-27 But Felix, who had a very good knowledge of the facts about The Way, put them off, saying, "When Lysias the commander comes down, I will go into your case." He instructed the centurion that Paul was to be held under guard, that he was to be allowed some freedom, and he instructed him not to hinder any of his friends from rendering him service. Some days after, Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and listened to him about the faith in Christ Jesus.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 24:26

He hoped also that money would have been given him of Paul ,.... For he observed from his own defence, that he came up to Jerusalem to bring alms and offerings; and he perceived by Tertullus's indictment, that he was at the head of a large body of men; that he was some considerable person, at least who was in great esteem among some sort of people, and whose life and liberty were valuable: and he might hope if Paul had not money of his own, yet his friends would supply him with a sufficiency... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 24:27

But after two years ,.... Not of Felix's government, for he had been judge many years in that nation, but of the apostle's confinement at Caesarea: Porcius Festus came in Felix's room ; was made governor of Judea by Nero in his stead; who having had many and loud complaints against him for malpractice, moved him: and so Josephus F6 De Bello Jud. l. 2. c. 14. sect. 1. & Antiqu. l. 20. c. 7. sect. 9. says, that Festus succeeded Felix in the government of Judea, and calls him as... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 24:26

He hoped also that money should have been given him - Bp. Pearce asks, "How could St. Luke know this?" To which I answer: From the report of St. Paul, with whom Felix had frequent conferences, and to whom he undoubtedly expressed this wish. We may see, here, the most unprincipled avarice, in Felix, united to injustice. Paul had proved before him his innocence of the charges brought against him by the Jews. They had retired in confusion when he had finished his defense. Had Felix been... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 24:27

After two years - That is, from the time that Paul came prisoner to Caesarea. Porcius Festus - This man was put into the government of Judea about a.d. 60, the sixth or seventh year of Nero. In the succeeding chapter we shall see the part that he took in the affairs of St. Paul. Willing to show the Jews a pleasure - As he had not got the money which he expected, he hoped to be able to prevent the complaints of the Jews against his government, by leaving Paul, in some measure, in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 24:26

Verse 26− 26.Hoping that money. Though Felix had thoroughly tried Paul’s integrity, so that he was ashamed to take money of the Jews for condemning him; yet forasmuch as he was a covetous man, and a man given to corruptions, he would not acquit him for nothing; for this cause he doth often call Paul, that he may with fair words put him in some hope of deliverance. − (594) For judges which gape after money do insinuate themselves thus, when as they will make way for corruptions. Whence we... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 24:27

Verse 27− 27.And when two years were expired. Seeing Paul knew that the judge who did gape for gain would be favorable to him so soon as he should offer him money, and seeing he had sufficient time to gather the same; it is likely that he did not only bear with the brethren, − (597) but also detest such bribery, wherewith the holiness of civil order is shamefully polluted. Now, whereas governors use to let loose such prisoners as they know are not guilty when they go from the province, Felix... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 24:1-27

"Not this man, but Barabbas." There are many gradations of the truth stated in 1 Samuel 21:7 , "The Lord sooth not as man seeth," and the corresponding truth, "That which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God." But both passages mark distinctly how often the judgment of man diverges from the judgment of God, or in other words, how far men often are from " judging righteous judgment" concerning persons and things which come under their notice. This false or... read more