²² Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way,^(A) adjourned the proceedings. “When Lysias the commander comes,” he said, “I will decide your case.”

³ and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs^(A) and controversies.^(B) Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently.

²⁶ But I have nothing definite to write to His Majesty about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that as a result of this investigation I may have something to write.

²⁴ Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.^(A)

¹⁴ However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors^(A) as a follower of the Way,^(B) which they call a sect.^(C) I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets,^(D)

¹⁰ When the governor^(A) motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: “I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defense.

⁶ and even tried to desecrate the temple;^(A) so we seized him.

²⁰ When they asked him to spend more time with them, he declined.

¹⁸ The judges must make a thorough investigation,^(A) and if the witness proves to be a liar, giving false testimony against a fellow Israelite,