24 But some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla, his [a]wife who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him speak about (A)faith in Christ Jesus. 25 But as he was discussing (B)righteousness, (C)self-control and (D)the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you.” 26 At the same time too, he was hoping that (E)money would be given him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and converse with him. 27 But after two years had passed, Felix [b]was succeeded by Porcius (F)Festus, and (G)wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul (H)imprisoned.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 24:24 Lit own wife
  2. Acts 24:27 Lit received a successor, Porcius Festus