Acts 24:24-27

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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.” ²⁶ At the same time Felix hoped that ·Paul [^Lhe] would give him ·some money [or a bribe], so he often sent for Paul and talked with him.

²⁷ But after two years, Felix was ·replaced [succeeded] by Porcius Festus as governor [^Cfrom ad 59–62]. But Felix had left Paul in prison to please the Jews.