Thematic Bible: Felix
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Caesarea » The home of » Felix
then calling two of his centurions, draw out, said he, two hundred foot, seventy horse, and two hundred archers, ready to march to Cesarea by the third hour of the night: let them take care to see Paul mounted, and convoy him safe to governour Felix.
Covetousness » Exemplified » Felix
this he frequently did, and convers'd with him upon the presumption that Paul would have
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Demagogism » Instances of » Felix
offer'd him mony in order to obtain his discharge. but two years after he was succeeded by Porcius Festus, who to oblige the Jews left Paul under confinement.
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unholy Fear » Exemplified » Felix
but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you."
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Felix » Leaves paul in bonds
this he frequently did, and convers'd with him upon the presumption that Paul would have offer'd him mony in order to obtain his discharge. but two years after he was succeeded by Porcius Festus, who to oblige the Jews left Paul under confinement.
as they continued there for some time, Festus represented Paul's case to the king: Felix, said he, had left here a certain prisoner:
Felix » Paul tried before
let them take care to see Paul mounted, and convoy him safe to governour Felix. at the same time he writ a letter to Felix to this purport. CLAUDIUS LYSIAS to the most excellent governour FELIX wishes health. read more.
The Jews having seiz'd this man, were just upon the point to dispatch him, when I march'd with a body to his rescue; having been informed he was a Roman, I had him brought before their Sanhedrim, to hear what crime they laid to his charge. but I found their accusation turned upon certain topics of their law, and contain'd nothing that was capital, or that deserv'd imprisonment: and having intelligence that the Jews had form'd a conspiracy against him, I immediately sent him to you, directing his accusers to lay their charge before you. farewel. The soldiers pursuant to order took Paul, and conducted him by night to Antipatris. on the morrow they march'd back to the castle, having left him to the custody of the horse: who upon their arrival at Cesarea, delivered the letter to the governour, and presented Paul to him. The governour having read the letter, ask'd Paul of what province he was, and being inform'd he was of Cilicia, you shall be heard, said he, when your accusers are come: and then order'd him to the guard-room at Herod's palace.
The Jews having seiz'd this man, were just upon the point to dispatch him, when I march'd with a body to his rescue; having been informed he was a Roman, I had him brought before their Sanhedrim, to hear what crime they laid to his charge. but I found their accusation turned upon certain topics of their law, and contain'd nothing that was capital, or that deserv'd imprisonment: and having intelligence that the Jews had form'd a conspiracy against him, I immediately sent him to you, directing his accusers to lay their charge before you. farewel. The soldiers pursuant to order took Paul, and conducted him by night to Antipatris. on the morrow they march'd back to the castle, having left him to the custody of the horse: who upon their arrival at Cesarea, delivered the letter to the governour, and presented Paul to him. The governour having read the letter, ask'd Paul of what province he was, and being inform'd he was of Cilicia, you shall be heard, said he, when your accusers are come: and then order'd him to the guard-room at Herod's palace.
Felix » Trembles under paul's preaching
but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you."
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Indecision » Instances of » Felix
but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you."
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Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Felix
this he frequently did, and convers'd with him upon the presumption that Paul would have offer'd him mony in order to obtain his discharge. but two years after he was succeeded by Porcius Festus, who to oblige the Jews left Paul under confinement.
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Felix
this he frequently did, and convers'd with him upon the presumption that Paul would have
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Procrastination » Exemplified » Felix
but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you."
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