Paragraph 24:24–26

24:24a

Felix returned: The word returned probably indicates that Felix came to the room where the court hearing was, or a similar place. He lived in a different part of Herod’s palace (23:35b).

Jewess: This word refers to a woman who is a Jew.

24:24b

He sent for Paul: This clause indicates that Felix ordered one of his servants to go and bring Paul from the room where the soldiers guarded him.

24:24c

Christ Jesus: The order of the words emphasizes that Jesus is the Christ. However, in some languages the order of the words Christ Jesus is not natural. If that is true in your language, emphasize the fact that Jesus is the Christ in a natural way. For example:

Jesus, who/he is the Christ

Christ: The word Christ is a title for Jesus. It means “the anointed one.” The Jews used it to refer to the special person God promised to send. See how you translated this word in 2:31 or 15:26.

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