²²And when Felix heard these things, having more ^pperfect knowledge of ^qthat way, he deferred them, and said, ^rWhen Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will ^rrknow the uttermost of your matter.

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pSee ch. 23:15.
qSee ch. 9:2.
rver. 7.
rrSo ch. 25:21 (Gk.).

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case.”

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. “When Lysias the commander comes,” he said, “I will decide your case.”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Since Felix was well informed about the Way, he adjourned the hearing, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.”

NLTNew Living Translation

At that point Felix, who was quite familiar with the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “Wait until Lysias, the garrison commander, arrives. Then I will decide the case.”

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But Felix, because he understood the facts concerning the Way more accurately, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the military tribune comes down, I will decide your case.”