Acts 24:24

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 24:24

And after certain days ,.... Some days after this trial: when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess ; to Caesarea, having been to fetch her from some other place, or to meet her: this woman was the daughter of Herod Agrippa, who was eaten by worms, Acts 12:23 and sister to King Agrippa, mentioned in the next chapter; but though she was born of Jewish parents, and so a Jewess, as she is here called, yet her name was a Roman name, and is the diminutive of Drusus; the... read more

Adam Clarke

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

His wife Drusilla - We have already seen that Felix was thrice married: two of his wives were named Drusilla; one was a Roman, the niece or grand-daughter of Antony and Cleopatra, mentioned by Tacitus, lib. v. cap. 9. The other, the person in the text, was a Jewess, daughter to Herod Agrippa the Great. See Acts 12:1 , etc. When she was but six years of age, she was affianced to Epiphanes, son of Antiochus, king of Comagene, who had promised to embrace Judaism on her account; but, as he did... 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

But for and, A.V.; Felix came for when Felix came, A.V. ; Drusilla, his wife for his wife Drusilla, A.V.; and sent for he sent, A.V.; Christ Jesus for Christ, A.V. and T.R. Came ; παραγενόμενος , a very favorite word with St. Luke, occurring twenty-nine times in his Gospel and the Acts. It implies that Felix had been absent from Caesarea for some days after the trial. Drusilla . She was, according to Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 20. 7.1, 2) the daughter of Herod Agrippa... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 24:24-25

Rare heroism and common folly. There are two main points well worthy of attention. I. AN ACT OF MORAL HEROISM PARTICULARLY RARE . Paul "reasoned of righteousness, continence, and judgment to come." It requires some courage for a man to address a company of his fellows, even when he feels sure that they will be sympathetic; it demands other and far higher courage to address a number of men, when it is certain they will be unsympathetic; but it requires higher devotedness... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 24:24-25

The highest powers eluded by the heart's subterfuges. The immediate connection reminds us very forcibly how the man who is the worst friend to himself is sometimes environed with opportunities charged with the offer of mercy, Providence and the God of all providence long wait upon him in natural relationships, in his very weaknesses, in suggestions and inducements of almost every various kind. How many things conspired now to give Felix the opportunity of hearing and knowing the truth!... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 24:24-25

The substance of the faith in Christ. From Farrar's 'Life of St. Paul,' note to p. 340, vol. 2., see the relations of Felix to this Drusilla. She was a Jewess by birth, and would be interested in a man who was the object of such virulent persecution. She had, no doubt, heard of the Prophet of Nazareth, and was likely to show some curiosity when one of his leading disciples was a prisoner at the court. Private audiences were given to Paul, and he was invited to speak freely concerning "the... read more

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