Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752

Acts 24:24-27 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

24. And after some days, Felix, coming with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jew, sent for Paul, and heard of him the faith, that is in Christ Jesus.

25. And as he treated of justice, and chastity, and of the judgment to come, Felix being terrified, answered: For this time, go thy way: but when I have a convenient time, I will send for thee.

26. Hoping also withal, that money should be given him by Paul; for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him.

27. But when two years were ended, Felix had for successor Portius Festus. And Felix being willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.