Acts 24:25
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Cross-references
Acts 24:15 mentions resurrection of just and unjust — directly links to the coming judgment Paul reasons about here.
Acts 24:26 reveals Felix's hope for a bribe — contrasts Paul's spiritual reasoning about righteousness with Felix's worldly greed.
Acts 2:37 shows a similar response of conviction—the crowd is cut to the heart after Peter's sermon, just as Felix became afraid at Paul's reasoning.
Acts 9:6 records Paul's own response of surrender to Jesus—contrasting with Felix's procrastination in Acts 24:25.
Acts 10:42 declares Jesus as the appointed judge of all—directly echoing the judgment Paul warned about here.
Acts 16:29 shows the jailer trembling and seeking salvation, while Felix only postpones—contrasting responses of fear.
Acts 16:30-34 shows the jailer's immediate belief and baptism — contrasting Felix's fearful postponement and lack of conversion.
In Acts 17:32, some Athenians postpone hearing more; Felix says 'when I find convenient' — same deferring of decision on the gospel.
Acts 26:28 has Agrippa almost persuaded — both Felix and Agrippa resist Paul's message with half-hearted responses.
Acts 26:24 shows Festus accusing Paul of madness — parallel to Felix’s alarmed dismissal. Both rulers reject the gospel message.
Romans 14:12 emphasizes each person gives an account to God, reinforcing the personal judgment Paul urged Felix to consider.
Romans 2:16 states God judges secrets through Christ — the very gospel Paul proclaimed that made Felix tremble.
Revelation 20:11-15 depicts the final judgment scene, the ultimate fulfillment of the 'judgment to come' Paul reasoned about that made Felix afraid.
1 Corinthians 4:5 says the Lord will reveal hidden motives at judgment — a detail confirming the comprehensive judgment Paul announced.
2 Corinthians 5:10 declares all must appear before Christ's judgment seat to receive what they've done — the same reality Paul reasoned about.
In 2 Corinthians 6:2, Paul declares 'now is the day of salvation' — directly countering Felix's 'when I get an opportunity.'
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 describes Christ's fiery vengeance on the disobedient at His coming — the judgment Paul proclaimed.
2 Timothy 4:1 charges Timothy before Christ who will judge the living and dead — the same judgment that made Felix afraid.
Titus 2:12 explicitly ties grace to self-controlled and upright living—directly echoing two of Paul's three topics here.
In Hebrews 3:7, the Spirit says 'Today, if you hear his voice' — Felix hears but puts off response, risking a hardened heart.
Hebrews 9:27 declares that after death comes judgment—directly defining the 'judgment to come' Paul preached that terrified Felix.
James 2:19 notes demons believe and shudder — Felix similarly fears but does not repent, illustrating faith without works.
2 Peter 1:6 lists self-control as a key step in Christian growth—directly reinforcing Paul's reasoned appeal to self-control.
Daniel 12:2 specifies a resurrection to everlasting life or contempt, giving future shape to the judgment Paul described.
Psalm 119:120 expresses trembling at God's judgments — exactly the fear Felix experienced when Paul spoke of the coming judgment.
In Proverbs 1:24-32, wisdom calls but is ignored; Felix hears Paul's warning but postpones — same pattern of refusal leading to regret.
Ecclesiastes 3:17 affirms that God will judge both righteous and wicked—directly matching Paul's theme of coming judgment.
Ecclesiastes 12:14 adds that every deed, even secret ones, will face God's judgment — the same standard Paul preached.
In Jeremiah 37:17-21, Zedekiah secretly inquires of Jeremiah but does not act; Felix similarly hears truth from Paul but delays.
In Jeremiah 38:14-28, Zedekiah again consults Jeremiah but remains indecisive; Felix's postponement echoes this failure to respond.
Daniel 4:27 urges breaking off sins by practicing righteousness and mercy—mirroring Paul's appeal for self-control and righteousness before judgment.
Daniel 5:30 records Belshazzar's death that night—a stark example of the judgment Paul warned Felix about, deepening his fear.
Hosea 10:12 calls to sow righteousness and seek the Lord for rain of righteousness—paralleling Paul's reasoning about righteousness and self-control.
In Matthew 22:5, invited guests ignore the king's summons; Felix ignores Paul's call by choosing convenience over response.
In Matthew 25:1-10, the foolish virgins delay and miss the bridegroom; Felix's delay risks missing the opportunity for repentance.
Matthew 25:31-46 depicts the Son of Man separating sheep and goats at judgment, illustrating the coming judgment Paul warned about.
Mark 6:18-24 recounts John rebuking Herod for adultery—a direct parallel to Paul confronting Felix about righteousness and self-control.
In Luke 13:24, Jesus urges striving to enter the narrow door now — contrasting Felix's delay in responding to Paul's message.
In Luke 13:25, the door is shut and latecomers are refused — warning that Felix's delay may lead to permanent exclusion.
John 16:8 says the Spirit convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment—the exact threefold theme Paul reasoned about before Felix.
Romans 1:18 explains God’s wrath against unrighteousness — Paul’s reasoning on coming judgment directly reflects this theme.
1 Corinthians 6:9 lists sins that exclude from God’s kingdom — Paul’s reasoning on self-control and judgment touches exactly this warning.
Luke 21:15 promises divine wisdom before rulers — here Paul demonstrates that promise by reasoning boldly with Felix.
Psalm 98:9 announces the Lord's coming to judge — reinforcing the urgency of Paul's warning about judgment that made Felix afraid.
John 16:11 is the Spirit’s convicting work concerning judgment — Paul’s reasoning on the coming judgment echoes this same conviction.
John 18:38 shows Pilate’s skeptical question — parallel to Felix’s evasive delay after hearing truth. Both rulers avoid acting.
1 Peter 4:5 says all will give account to the Judge of the living and dead, reinforcing the judgment theme that caused Felix's fear.
James 4:14 highlights life's uncertainty — challenging Felix's procrastination as he assumes a 'convenient time' may never come.
In James 4:13, James rebukes those who presume on future plans — Felix says 'when I get an opportunity,' presuming he has time.
In Hebrews 3:8, the warning is not to harden hearts like in rebellion — Felix's delay could lead to such hardening.
In Jeremiah 36:16, officials fear God's words and report to the king — Felix also fears but dismisses Paul instead of acting.
Galatians 5:23 lists self-control as fruit of the Spirit—the very virtue Paul reasoned about, connecting his sermon to Christian living.
Mark 11:18 shows religious leaders fearing Jesus’ teaching — similar to Felix’s alarmed response to Paul’s reasoning. Both fear truth.
2 Kings 22:19 shows Josiah's heart trembling and humbling before God's judgment—contrasting with Felix's delay in acting on his fear.
Hebrews 6:2 lists eternal judgment as a foundational doctrine, echoing the judgment Paul reasoned about that made Felix afraid.
1 Kings 21:27 shows Ahab humbling himself in sackcloth after hearing judgment, similar to Felix's fear but with outward repentance.