Acts 24 Footnotes
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24:22 How Felix gained his knowledge of Christianity is uncertain—perhaps through his wife, Drusilla, the daughter of Herod Agrippa (v. 24). We cannot be sure, but it’s possible that he heard about the new movement over his five years as procurator.
24:25 Felix was not known for his righteous practices; he took Drusilla from her first husband, Azizus. Paul possibly focused his comments regarding righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment specifically on Felix.
24:26 Further evidence of Felix’s corruption was his desire for a bribe—even though he was both attracted to and repulsed by what Paul told him. Though bribery was illegal according to Roman law, it nonetheless occurred in many cases.
24:27 Paul remained in Roman custody (particularly Felix’s) for two years. Given the reason he was relieved of office (23:26), Felix understandably wanted to curry Jewish favor. As a result, he left Paul (who committed no punishable offense) in prison. Festus became the new proconsul ca AD 59–62.