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Acts 24:25

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24:25 While Paul 1  was discussing 2  righteousness, self-control, 3  and the coming judgment, Felix 4  became 5  frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, 6  I will send for you.”

1 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Paul) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

2 tn Or “speaking about.”

3 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.

4 sn See the note on Felix in 23:26.

5 tn Grk “becoming.” The participle γενόμενος (genomenos) has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.

6 tn Or “when I find time.” BDAG 639 s.v. μεταλαμβάνω 2 has “καιρὸν μ. have an opportunity = find timeAc 24:25.”



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