Felix

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

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

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

Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”

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.

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.”

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.