Acts 24:19-27 ▼

19 But some Jews from Asia were there, and they should be here before you to accuse me if they have anything against me.

20 Otherwise, these men themselves should tell what wrong they found when I stood before the Council —

21 unless it is for the one thing I shouted as I stood among them: 'It is for the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.'|

22 Felix was rather well informed about the Way, and so he adjourned the trial with the comment, |When Tribune Lysias arrives, I'll decide your case.|

23 He ordered the centurion to guard Paul but to let him have some freedom and not to keep any of his friends from caring for his needs.

24 Some days later, Felix arrived with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him talk about faith in Jesus the Messiah.

25 As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, |For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again.|

26 At the same time he was hoping to receive a bribe from Paul, and so he would send for him frequently to talk with him.

27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Since Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison.