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Acts 24:23
Acts 24:23 is verse 23 of Acts chapter 24, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.
King James Version
And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.
World English Bible
He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.
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Acts 24:21–25 · Berean Standard Bible
21 unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”
22 Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
23 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.
24 After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
25 As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Acts 24:26At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
Acts 27:3The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.
Acts 28:16When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him.
Acts 28:31Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.
Proverbs 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
Acts 21:8Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven.
Acts 21:9He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.
Acts 21:10After we had been there several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Acts 21:11Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”
Acts 21:12When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Acts 21:14When he would not be dissuaded, we fell silent and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”