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Roman governor of Judea — kept Paul in prison for two years hoping for a bribe
Attested by Josephus (Antiquities 20.7-8), Tacitus (Histories 5.9, Annals 12.54), and Suetonius (Claudius 28) as procurator of Judea
Antonius Felix governed Judea and heard Paul's case in Acts 23-24. Paul's testimony about righteousness, self-control, and coming judgment made Felix 'alarmed' (Acts 24:25). Despite this, Felix kept Paul imprisoned for two years, hoping for a bribe, and left him in chains when he was replaced by Festus.
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Felix is the Roman governor before whom the trial is taking place, receiving the delegation's flattery and accusations and positioned as the one who must decide Paul's fate.
Paul Said 'Take Me to the Top' and Meant ItFelix is the outgoing governor whose failure to resolve Paul's case — likely stalling for a bribe — left Paul imprisoned and the situation festering for his successor to inherit.
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