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A Corrupt Governor's Favor
Commentators note that Governor Felix, while recognizing Paul's innocence on political charges, showed him lenient treatment for complex reasons. He granted Paul relaxed custody and access to friends, not just out of fairness, but likely to appease the Jews by keeping him detained while also hoping to receive a bribe for his release. This reveals the messy political reality Paul navigated.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 24:23
18th Century
Theologian
And he commanded, etc. It is evident from this verse that Felix was disposed to show Paul all the favors that were consistent with his saf…
AT Robertson
On Acts 24:23
And should have indulgence (εχειν τε ανεσιν). From ανιημ, to let loose, release, relax. Old word, in the N.T. only here and [Refer…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 24:23
19th Century
Bishop
And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul.—More accurately, the centurion—either the officer in whose custody he…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 24:23
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 Calvin
On Acts 24:23
16th Century
Theologian
When Felix. It appears that Felix (though he pronounced nothing concerning the matter) perceived that Paul was burdened not with any fault…
John Gill
On Acts 24:23
17th Century
Pastor
And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul
In custody, to watch and guard him, and look after him, that he went not a…
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 …