Felix

And provide beasts, that they may set Paul on and bring him safe to Felix the governor.

Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor, Felix, greeting:

We accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving.

And Felix put them off, having most certain knowledge of this way, saying: When Lysias the tribune shall come down, I will hear you.

And after some days, Felix, coming with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jew, sent for Paul and heard of him the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

And as he treated of justice and chastity and of the judgment to come, Felix, being terrified, answered: For this time, go thy way: but when I have a convenient time, I will send for thee.

But when two years were ended, Felix had for successor Portius Festus. And Felix being willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

And as they tarried there many days, Festus told the king of Paul, saying: A certain man was left prisoner by Felix.