Thematic Bible: Leaves paul in bonds
Thematic Bible
Felix » Leaves paul in bonds
(though at the same time he hoped Paul would give him a bribe). So he did send for him pretty frequently and conversed with him. But when two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and as Felix wanted to ingratiate himself with the Jews, he left Paul still in custody.
As they were spending several days there, Festus laid Paul's case before the king. "There is a man," he said, "who was left in prison by Felix.