Act 24:25 | NETfull | STEP | While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you.”

Acts 24:25

25 While Paul ^{▼▼ Grk “he”; the referent (Paul) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} was discussing ^{▼▼ Or “speaking about.”} righteousness, self-control, ^{▼▼ 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.} ^{▼▼ 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.} and the coming judgment, Felix ^{▼▼ See the note on Felix in 23:26.} became ^{▼▼ Grk “becoming.” The participle γενόμενος (genomenos) has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.} frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, ^{▼▼ Or “when I find time.” BDAG 639 s.v. μεταλαμβάνω 2 has “καιρὸν μ. have an opportunity = find time…Ac 24:25.”} I will send for you.”