24 Now some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla his [a]wife, who was Jewish, and he 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 responded, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will summon you.” 26 At the same time he was also hoping that (E)money would be given to him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and talk with him. 27 But after two years had passed, Felix [b]was succeeded by Porcius (F)Festus; and Felix, (G)wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul (H)imprisoned.

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

24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the (A)faith in Christ. 25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.” 26 Meanwhile he also hoped that (B)money would be given him by Paul, [a]that he might release him. Therefore he sent for him more often and conversed with him.

27 But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and Felix, (C)wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul bound.

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  1. Acts 24:26 NU omits that he might release him