Acts 24:22

22, 23. having more perfect knowledge of that—"the"

way—(See on :-; and Acts 24:2).

When Lysias . . . shall come . . . I will how, &c.—Felix might have dismissed the case as a tissue of unsupported charges. But if from his interest in the matter he really wished to have the presence of Lysias and others involved, a brief delay was not unworthy of him as a judge. Certainly, so far as recorded, neither Lysias nor any other parties appeared again in the case. Acts 24:2- :, however, seems to show that at that time his prepossessions in favor of Paul were strong.