“And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.”
Acts 24:24-25 KJV
Several days later, Felix came back with his wife, Drusilla, who was Jewish. They sent for Paul and listened as he shared with them about faith in Jesus, the Anointed One. As Paul spoke about true righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified and said, “Leave me for now. I’ll send for you later when it’s more convenient.” Drusilla was the sister of Agrippa II. As a Jewess, she was the source of Felix’s understanding of the Way. Felix, was known for his cruelty and for taking bribes. When Paul spoke in the power of the Holy Spirit about God’s righteousness through Christ, Felix trembled with terror and told Paul, “When my conscience is clear I will call you”. The convenient opportunity for Felix to repent never came. Two years later, the Jews in Cæsarea brought an accusation against him before Nero and he was dismissed with a sharp rebuke. Some historians believe that Felix later died of tuberculosis. May all repent and receive the forgiveness of sins through Christ. Amen!
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