Acts 24:25

As Paul reasons about righteousness, self-control, and coming judgment, Felix becomes alarmed and sends him away for a more convenient time. He is convicted but puts off responding.

Cross-references · 40

• John 16:8And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:
• 1 Pet 3:15But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
• Gal 5:23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
• Acts 10:42And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.
• 2 Pet 1:6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
• Rev 20:11–15Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
• Gal 3:22But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.
• Titus 2:11–12For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
• Heb 4:1Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it.
• Heb 4:11–12Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.
• 2 Cor 5:10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.
• 1 Pet 4:4–5Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.
• Heb 3:13But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
• Heb 3:7–8Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,
• Jas 2:19You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
• Heb 9:27Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,
• 1 Jn 3:7Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
• 1 Cor 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
• Acts 2:37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
• 2 Tim 4:1I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
• Acts 17:2As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
• 2 Cor 6:2For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!
• Acts 16:29–34Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
• Acts 17:32When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”
• Acts 24:15and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
• 1 Jn 3:10By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is anyone who does not love his brother.
• Isa 61:8For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them.
• Jer 23:29“Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?”
• Matt 25:31–46When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.
• Ezek 45:9For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Enough, O princes of Israel! Cease your violence and oppression, and do what is just and right. Stop dispossessing My people, declares the Lord GOD.’
• Matt 25:1–10“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
• Luke 17:26–29Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man:
• Isa 16:5in loving devotion a throne will be established in the tent of David. A judge seeking justice and hastening righteousness will sit on it in faithfulness.
• Isa 41:21“Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob.
• Mark 6:18–24For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”
• Dan 4:27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
• Luke 13:24–25“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.
• Amos 5:24But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
• Amos 6:12“Do horses gallop on the cliffs? Does one plow the sea with oxen? But you have turned justice into poison and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood—
• Isa 55:6Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

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