Acts 24:22-27

English Standard Version

Paul Kept in Custody

²² But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of ^(A)the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case.” ²³ Then he gave orders to the centurion that he ^(B)should be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that ^(C)none of his friends should be prevented from attending to his needs.

²⁴ After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about ^(D)faith ^(E)in Christ Jesus. ²⁵ And as he reasoned ^(F)about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. ^(G)When I get an opportunity I will summon you.” ²⁶ At the same time he hoped ^(H)that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him. ²⁷ When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius ^(I)Festus. And ^(J)desiring to do the Jews a favor, ^(K)Felix left Paul in prison.