19. But some Jews from the province of Asia, who should be here before you to make whatever accusation they might have against me—
20. or let these men themselves state what crime they discovered when I stood before the Sanhedrin,
21. unless it was my one outcry as I stood among them, that ‘I am on trial before you today for the resurrection of the dead.’”
22. Then Felix, who was accurately informed about the Way, postponed the trial, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I shall decide your case.”
23. He gave orders to the centurion that he should be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that he should not prevent any of his friends from caring for his needs.
24. Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He had Paul summoned and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
25. But as he spoke about righteousness and self-restraint and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now; when I find an opportunity I shall summon you again.”
26. At the same time he hoped that a bribe would be offered him by Paul, and so he sent for him very often and conversed with him.
27. Two years passed and Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Wishing to ingratiate himself with the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.