Felix

²⁴ Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”

²⁵ And he wrote the following letter:

²⁶ Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.

In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.

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.”

²⁶ At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.

²⁷ After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.