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But Felix, ^(F1)having quite accurate knowledge about ^(F2)(C1)the Way, adjourned them, saying, "When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case."

He gave orders to the centurion for ^(F1)Paul to be ^(C1)kept in custody and yet ^(C2)have some freedom, and not to prevent any of ^(C3)his friends from providing for his needs.

Now some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla his ^(F1)wife, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about ^(C1)faith in Christ Jesus.

But as he was discussing ^(C1)righteousness, ^(C2)self-control, and ^(C3)the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and responded, "Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will summon you."

At the same time he was also hoping that ^(C1)money would be given to him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and talk with him.

But after two years had passed, Felix ^(F1)was succeeded by Porcius ^(C1)Festus; and Felix, ^(C2)wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul ^(C3)imprisoned.