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Felix Φῆλιξ
Felix was a Roman governor of Judea who heard the case against Paul and kept him in custody for two years.
Family
| Spouses | Drusilla |
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Where Felix appears
Acts (8)
Key verses
- Acts 23:24 first mention — And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.
- Acts 23:26 — Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
- Acts 24:3 — We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
Person data: STEPBible.org TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0), adapted. Verse text: King James Version.