Acts 24:22-27

Paul Kept in Custody

22 But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of ¹the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case. ”

23 Then he gave orders to the centurion that he ²should be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that ³none of his friends should be prevented from attending to his needs.

24 After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about ⁴faith ⁵in Christ Jesus.

25 And as he reasoned ⁶about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. ⁷When I get an opportunity I will summon you. ”

26 At the same time he hoped ⁸that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him.

27 When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius ⁹Festus. And ¹⁰desiring to do the Jews a favor, ¹¹Felix left Paul in prison.

Cross References

• 1. 24:22 ver. 14; See ch. 9:2
• 2. 24:23 [ch. 28:16]
• 3. 24:23 [ch. 27:3]
• 4. 24:24 See ch. 20:21
• 5. 24:24 Gal. 2:16; [Rom. 3:24]
• 6. 24:25 [Titus 2:12, 13]
• 7. 24:25 ch. 17:32; [2 Tim. 4:2]
• 8. 24:26 [ver. 17]
• 9. 24:27 ch. 25:1; 26:24
• 10. 24:27 ch. 25:9; [ch. 12:3; Mark 15:15]
• 11. 24:27 ch. 25:14; See Luke 21:12