Act 23:26, 33-35, 24:3, 10, 22-27, 25:14 | ESV | STEP | Claudius Lysias , to his Excellency the governor Felix , greetings .

Acts 23:26

26 “Claudius Lysias, to ^ahis Excellency the governor Felix, ^bgreetings.

Acts 23:33-35

33 When they had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they presented Paul also before him. 34 On reading the letter, he asked what ^cprovince he was from. And when he learned ^dthat he was from Cilicia, 35 he said, “I will give you a hearing ^ewhen your accusers arrive.” And he commanded him to be guarded in Herod’s ^fpraetorium.

Acts 24:3

3 in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.

Acts 24:10

10 And when the governor had nodded to him to speak, Paul replied:

“Knowing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.

Acts 24:22-27

Paul Kept in Custody

22 But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of ^gthe 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 ^hshould be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that ⁱnone 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 ^jfaith ^kin Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned ^labout righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. ^mWhen I get an opportunity I will summon you.” 26 At the same time he hoped ⁿthat 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 ^oFestus. And ^pdesiring to do the Jews a favor, ^qFelix left Paul in prison.

Acts 25:14

14 And as they stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, ^r“There is a man left prisoner by Felix,