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But I did shout one thing when I stood before them: 'You are judging me today because I believe that people will rise from the dead!'"
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Felix already understood much about the Way of Jesus. He stopped the trial and said, "When commander Lysias comes here, I will decide your case."
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Felix told the officer to keep Paul guarded but to give him some freedom and to let his friends bring what he needed.
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After some days Felix came with his wife, Drusilla, who was Jewish, and asked for Paul to be brought to him. He listened to Paul talk about believing in Christ Jesus.
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But Felix became afraid when Paul spoke about living right, self-control, and the time when God will judge the world. He said, "Go away now. When I have more time, I will call for you."
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At the same time Felix hoped that Paul would give him some money, so he often sent for Paul and talked with him.
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But after two years, Felix was replaced by Porcius Festus as governor. But Felix had left Paul in prison to please the Jews.