Acts 24:27 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 24:27

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 24:27

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 24:27

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 24:22-27

(or Acts 24:25 ). The character of Felix in the light of Christianity. I. THE CORRUPT JUDGE . Selling justice for bribes, delaying sentence in hope of gain, either from the Jews or from Paul. The influence of Christianity in purifying courts of law. Judge Hale. Room for improvement still as Christian equality banishes all distinctions between rich and poor. Justice is still too dear. II. THE MAN WITH SEARED CONSCIENCE . In contrast with him who exercises himself... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 24:24-27

The Divine Word and the conscience. I. LOVING THE SOUND OF THE GOSPEL , BUT NOT THE GOSPEL ITSELF . There is silver music in the message of reconciliation to man's distracted heart; but the call to repentance as the necessary condition of peace, this is discordant with passion and self-will. And there are grave errors here. Some suppose that the gospel renders the moral law superfluous; others, that the freedom of the conscience under the gospel means license;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 24:27

When two years were fulfilled for after two years, A.V.; Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus for Porcius Festus came ,into Felix ' room, A.V.; desiring to gain favor with the Jews for willing to show the Jews a pleasure, A.V.; in bonds for bound, A.V.; Felix is also transposed. Was succeeded by ; ἔλαβε διάδοχον . This word occurs only here in the New Testament, but is used twice in Ecclesiasticus. It is also, as above noted, the identical word used by Josephus... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 24:27

But after two years - Paul was unjustly detained during all this time. The hope of Felix seems to have been to weary his patience, and induce him to purchase his freedom.Came into Felix’ room - As governor.And Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure - Desirous of pleasing them, even at the expense of justice, This shows the principle on which he acted.Left Paul bound - Left him in custody to the charge of his successor. His object in this was to conciliate the Jews; that is, to secure their... read more

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

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

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 24:1-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 24:22-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 24:24-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 24:27

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 24:27

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