17. Then, after many years, I went to my nation, bringing alms and offerings and vows,
18. through which I obtained purification in the temple: neither with a crowd, nor with a commotion.
19. But certain Jews out of Asia are the ones who should have appeared before you to accuse me, if they have anything against me.
20. Or let these ones here say if they have found in me any iniquity, while standing before the council.
21. For while standing among them, I spoke out solely about this one matter: about the resurrection of the dead. It is about this that I am being judged today by you."
22. Then Felix, after having ascertained much knowledge about this Way, kept them waiting, by saying, "When Lysias the tribune has arrived, I will give you a hearing."
23. And he ordered a centurion to guard him, and to take rest, and not to prohibit any of his own from ministering to him.
24. Then, after some days, Felix, arriving with his wife Drusilla who was a Jew, called for Paul and listened to him about the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
25. And after he discoursed about justice and chastity, and about the future judgment, Felix was trembling, and he responded: "For now, go, but remain under guard. Then, at an opportune time, I will summon you."
26. He was also hoping that money might be given to him by Paul, and because of this, he frequently summoned him and spoke with him.
27. Then, when two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Portius Festus. And since Felix wanted to show particular favor to the Jews, he left Paul behind as a prisoner.