A bruised reed will He not break, and a smoking flax will He not quench, till He send forth judgment unto victory;

to provide beasts also, that, putting Paul thereon, they may bring him safely through to Felix the governor;"

"Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor, Felix, Greeting:

in every way and everywhere; we welcome it, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

But Felix put them off, knowing more accurately the things concerning the Way, saying, "When Lysias the chief captain comes down, I will determine your matters;"

And, after some days, Felix, having come with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.

And, as he was reasoning about righteousness, continence, and the judgment to come, Felix, becoming terrified, answered, "Go your way for the present; and, when I obtain a suitable opportunity, I will call for you;"

But, when two years were completed, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; and, wishing to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul bound.

And, as they were spending several days there, Festus laid before the king the things relating to Paul, saying, "There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;