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An Informed But Unjust Judge
Commentators note that Governor Felix was not ignorant of Christianity, which was called "the Way." Having been in the region for years, and with a Jewish wife, he had "more exact knowledge" than Paul's accusers realized. Scholars suggest he knew enough to see that the charges were religious, not political, and that Paul was not a threat to Rome.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 24:22
18th Century
Theologian
Having more perfect knowledge of that way. Our translation of this verse is very obscure, and critics are divided about the proper interpr…
AT Robertson
On Acts 24:22
Having more exact knowledge (ακριβεστερον ειδως). "Knowing" (second perfect active participle of οιδα) "more accurately" (comparat…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 24:22
19th Century
Bishop
Having more perfect knowledge of that way . . .—Better, of the way. (See Note on Acts 9:2.) The comparative impl…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 24:22
Felix seems to have summed up the situation accurately. After a decade in Palestine (cf. comment on v.1), he was “well acquainted with the way” (v.…
John Gill
On Acts 24:22
17th Century
Pastor
And when Felix heard these things
Which were said on both sides, both by plaintiff and defendant, the charges brough…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 24:22–27
17th Century
Minister
The apostle reasoned concerning the nature and obligations of righteousness, temperance, and a judgment to come, thus showing the oppressive judge …