24 However, several days later Felix returned there, this time with his wife Drusilla who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him explain about faith in the messiah. 25 But when the subject turned to righteousness and self-control and the coming judgement, Felix became very uncomfortable and told him, “That’s enough for now. If I have time in the future, I’ll send for you.” 26 However he was also hoping that Paul would give him money, so he often sent for him and spoke with him.

27 This went on for two years, until Felix was replaced as governor by Porcius Festus, but wanting to stay in the good books of the Jews, Felix left Paul confined.