Rulers, officials and religious leaders
Felix
Roman governor at Caesarea
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Editorial summary
The governor to whom Paul was sent from Jerusalem. He heard Paul’s defense and put off a decision, later heard Paul with his wife Drusilla, and left Paul in bonds when Porcius Festus succeeded him two years later.
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3Delivered to Felix at Caesarea
The horsemen reached Caesarea, delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him. Learning that Paul was from Cilicia, Felix said he would hear him when his accusers arrived and ordered him kept in Herod’s palace.
Trial before Felix
The high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an orator, Tertullus, who accused Paul before Felix of stirring up insurrection and trying to profane the temple. Paul answered that he had gone up to Jerusalem to worship and to bring gifts to his nation. Felix put off the case and kept Paul in custody.
Felix and Drusilla hear Paul
Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and heard Paul speak about faith in Christ Jesus; when Paul reasoned about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified and sent him away. Hoping for money, Felix often talked with him, and when Festus succeeded him after two years, he left Paul in bonds.