And the flax and the barley were damaged, for the barley was almost ready to be cut and the flax was in flower.

But she had taken them up to the roof, covering them with the stems of flax which she had put out in order there.

And get beasts so that they may put Paul on them, and take him safely to Felix, the ruler.

Claudius Lysias, to the most noble ruler, Felix, peace be with you.

And after five days, the high priest, Ananias, came with certain of the rulers, and an expert talker, one Tertullus; and they made a statement to Felix against Paul.

In all things and in all places we are conscious of our great debt to you, most noble Felix.

But Felix, who had a more detailed knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, When Lysias, the chief captain, comes down, I will give attention to your business.

But after some days, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, who was of the Jews by birth, and sent for Paul, and gave hearing to him about faith in Christ Jesus.

And while he was talking about righteousness and self-control and the judging which was to come, Felix had great fear and said, Go away for the present, and when the right time comes I will send for you.

But after two years Porcius Festus took the place of Felix, who, desiring to have the approval of the Jews, kept Paul in chains.

And as they were there for some days, Festus gave them Paul's story, saying, There is a certain man here who was put in prison by Felix: