Felix

Felix is a man living at the time of the New Testament. He is named in 8 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 23:24.

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Verses

Acts

• Acts 23:24
  And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”
• Acts 23:26
  Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
• Acts 24:3
  We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
• Acts 24:22
  And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
• Acts 24:24
  And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
• Acts 24:25
  And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
• Acts 24:27
  But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
• Acts 25:14
  And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.

Notes

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