²³ Felix ·told [^Lordered] the ·officer [centurion] to keep ·Paul [^Lhim] guarded but to give him some freedom and to let his ·friends [^Lown people] ·bring what he needed [meet his needs; ^Lserve him].

Paul Speaks to Felix and His Wife

²⁴ After some days Felix came with his wife, Drusilla, who was Jewish, and asked for Paul to be brought to him. He listened to Paul talk about ·believing [faith] in Christ Jesus. ²⁵ But Felix became afraid when Paul spoke about ·living right [righteousness; justice], self-control, and the ·time when God will judge the world [^Lcoming judgment]. He said, “·Go away [or That’s enough for] now. When I have ·more time [another opportunity], I will call for you.”